Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Isle of Wight County Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker for the 2024-2025 school year. Salary will be based on the approved FY24 Support Pay Scale. This is a 10-month position. Rate will be commensurate with experience. Come join our team! Current employees may submit a letter of interest accompanied by an updated resume. An Equal Opportunity Employer Effective 7/3/2024

Position Specification

Title: Food Service Worker

Division: Support Services FLSA: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Performs responsible semi-skilled work preparing and serving school meals and cleaning cafeteria. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with the menu; cleaning and maintaining kitchen and cafeteria.
• Prepares and serves meats, breads, vegetables, fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods; Works on serving line; prepares snacks and beverages; Sets up serving line; sets out eating utensils, napkins, condiments, etc.; Fills vending machines; orders vending machine supplies; May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the range of food services; Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils; Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, and ovens and other food service and mechanical equipment; Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area; Sweeps and mops and performs other cafeteria duties as assigned; Receives and stocks food supplies; maintains sanitary conditions; May serve as cashier; counts money received; and, Performs related work as required.

Education and/or Experience High school or GED. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Certificates, Licenses, Permits: Must have a current food handler's card.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale; use or care of food preparation equipment; and USDA rules and regulations.

Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with other employees and the public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions.

Performance Factors:

Interaction with Others: Ability to communicate clearly and to develop and maintain positive interpersonal skills. Ability to be flexible to meet changing requirements. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity among diverse populations.

Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow in a variety of environments and situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Independent Judgment: After receiving an assignment is able to complete work tasks without constant and precise direction.

Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities; manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.

Decision Making: Ability to make appropriate decisions.

Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize errors that detract from the accuracy of a work product.

Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain positive working relationships.

Attendance and Dependability: Ability to be depended on for punctuality and faithful attendance.

Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.