Student Worker (Must be at least 14 years old)

Student Worker Food & Nutrition Services

The Production & Utility employee reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is responsible for the duties so assigned by the manager.

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in all areas of production, serving and cleanup.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, parents and the community in a positive, supportive and cooperative manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.

Required qualifications include:

• Enrolled as a Grand Rapids Public Schools Student.
• Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work well with students and staff.
• Willingness to be trained in all areas of food production.
• Knowledge of or the willingness to learn proper sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking, hearing, and tasting. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on a regular basis, must have the ability to bend easily at the knees and stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

The work environment is usually loud to moderate.

Mental functions include comparing, analyzing, communicating both orally and in writing, copying, coordinating, computing, synthesizing, evaluating, using interpersonal skills, compiling and negotiating.

Applications must be completed online at

. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use (Monday Thursday during the summer).

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

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