Food Service Worker

Job Title: Food Services Worker

Supervisor: Food Services Director

Start Date/Hours: July 1- June 30; Monday through Friday (Full time 6:00am-2:30pm)

Compensation: Codman Academy Charter Public School follows a compensation scale based on years of direct experience. 1 year experience starts at $47,626 (with Associates) to 12+ years direct experience starting at $69,745 (with AA) annually.

Description: The Food Services Worker is responsible for preparing and serving daily breakfast, lunch and snack to students and staff.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch and snack meals in accordance with the National School Lunch Program, as well as CACPS guidelines
• Follow all regulations, policies, and procedures regarding food handling, personal hygiene, safety, and proper sanitation as directed by the Department of Health and the Food Services Director
• Operate dishwasher and dispose of trash; sweep and mop kitchen areas and ensure constant cleanliness of floors, tables, and kitchen equipment
• Operate, maintain, and/or clean food service equipment including temperature controlled storage units, dry storage containers, steamers, oven, meat slicers, knives, pots, pans, floor, wall, and outside areas
• Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detect and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or unusual conditions
• Complete Production Records, including documentation of food temperatures as well as all coolers
• Inspect all delivered items to ensure that they are of high quality and proper temperature for storage
• Review all invoiced items delivered to ensure that all items have been received
• Maintain entire kitchen in the absence of the Food Services Director
• Transport food, dishes, trays, and utensils from kitchens and storage to serving sites either by carrying or by utilizing a cart
• Provide guidance and training to other employees and volunteers performing related work
• Serve student breakfast and lunch daily
• Maintain inventories as needed and report immediately when items are low
• Direct all questions to the Food Services Director or Food Services Supervisor
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you by the Head of School, or Director of Operations

Stewardship:

• We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.
• Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement EL Education design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.
• Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.
• We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Must be ServSafe certified, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Knowledge of food service set-up and temperature requirements
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and heavy boxes

Codman Academy is an EL Education charter public school serving 345 students in grades K1-12 in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide an outstanding, transformative education to prepare students for success in college, further education and beyond. We educate the whole student: mind, body, and character. With the city and world as our classroom, we build a school community rich in rigorous academics and daily experiences of discovery. We continue to support our alumni in realizing their potential after graduation. 100% of Codman alumni have been accepted to college. We share a campus with the Codman Square Health Center, and our unique on-site collaboration has earned local and national accolades.

Non-discrimination Policy: Codman Academy does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, retaliation, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work.