Substitute Kitchen General Worker

Substitute Kitchen General Worker

To assist in administering effective and nutrition services programming for Urbandale Community School District.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) knowledge desired.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation and techniques for preserving nutritional value.
• Knowledge of food service regulation and sanitary codes governing food service operations.
• Knowledge of work safety.
• Knowledge of security and emergency procedures.
• Manual dexterity in handling of all equipment.
• Flexibility to accommodate drastic changes in environment (i.e. hot in kitchen, cold in freezer, etc.).
• Ability to work in a kitchen atmosphere (sometimes noisy, possible food allergen exposure).
• Ability to operate all equipment.
• Flexibility to handle peak rush periods.
• Ability to interpret a variety in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of record keeping and basic mathematical skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to meet and work with people in a pleasant manner.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certification/Licensure

• 4-6 hours training within first year with Certification of Completion covering: Nutrition, Food Safety/Sanitation, School Nutrition Orientation.
• ServSafe Certification - Required within one year of hire or when training is available to staff. This training will be at no cost to the employee and will be a paid day. Failure to pass exam will require employee to redo at their expense and on their own time within 6 months of initial testing. ServSafe certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Experience

• Quantity food service experience preferred.

Equipment

• Office equipments such as cell phone, multi-line phone system, fax machines, copiers, and computers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of USDA Meal Pattern Requirements and Nutrition Standards.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all nutrition positions within the kitchen or work site to which assigned.
• Maintain compliance with state and local health regulations.
• Professionally interact with all personnel, students, building patrons, federal/state inspectors, vendors, and delivery drivers.
• Assists with set-up and serving for both breakfast and/or lunch.
• Correctly portions and neatly serves food items when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work area.
• Assists in handling of leftover food appropriately and in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Leads in maintaining neatness, organization, and rotation of stock.
• Cleans up kitchen and serving area, including but not limited to, dishes, sweeping, and mopping.
• Reports to the Production Kitchen Manager and/or Director of Nutrition Services all relevant matters.
• Follows Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points guidelines in all areas of the kitchen.
• Attends district meetings and classes.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others

• None

Physical Requirements

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing and moving for long periods of time.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in a kitchen or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

Terms of Employment

• At-Will Employee
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually

Urbandale Community School District