26-27 SY Food Service Worker

Food Service WorkerUnder the direction of the Student Nutrition Department, the Food Service Worker/Delivery Driver prepares, serves, transports, and delivers nutritious meals to students throughout the district. This position supports the operation of the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), After School Snack Program (ASSP), Summer Meal Program, and other Child Nutrition Programs. The employee ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and district regulations, including requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), and district policies.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFood Preparation and ServicePrepare, portion, and serve breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks, FFVP items, and summer meals.Follow USDA standardized recipes, district meal preparation procedures, and approved menu requirements.Assist with the preparation of special dietary meals according to approved medical meal modifications.Set up and break down serving lines, steam tables, salad bars, and other service areas.Operate food preparation and serving equipment safely and efficiently.Maintain food quality, appearance, and proper temperatures.Assist with cashiering and meal count procedures when assigned.Delivery and TransportationLoad, transport, and unload food, supplies, and equipment to assigned school sites.Prepare delivery materials and verify orders prior to transport.Maintain scheduled delivery routes and timelines.Operate district food delivery vehicles safely and in accordance with all traffic laws and district regulations.Fuel and inspect delivery vehicles as required.Pick up and return food containers, supplies, equipment, and undistributed foods.Inventory and RecordkeepingComplete and maintain temperature logs, meal counts, satellite sheet delivery logs, and other required documentation.Receive food and supply deliveries from vendors.Rotate and store products using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures.Maintain accurate records in accordance with USDA and district requirements.Sanitation and SafetyMaintain personal hygiene and proper uniform standards in accordance with USDA HACCP and NMED regulations.Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, serving lines, equipment, utensils, tables, floors, and storage areas.Wash dishes, trays, and kitchen equipment.Perform routine and deep-cleaning duties as assigned.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.Student and Staff SupportMaintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families, vendors, and community members.Supervise and assist student workers and volunteers when assigned.Communicate effectively with supervisors and staff regarding meal service, deliveries, schedules, and operational needs.Attend required training and meetings.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerform laundry duties as assigned.Post menus and nutrition information as required.Assist with special events and summer feeding activities.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnelQualificationsRequired QualificationsMinimum of one (1) year of food service experience preferred.Valid New Mexico Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.Ability to obtain and maintain:Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment.Civil Rights Certification within 30 days of employment.First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of employment.Successful completion of a fingerprint background check prior to employment.Ability to meet physical demands of the position.Preferred QualificationsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredExperience in school nutrition or institutional food service.Experience driving delivery vehicles.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge Of:School food service operations and procedures.USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations.Food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.Safe driving practices and district geography.Food service equipment and kitchen operations.Inventory control and recordkeeping procedures.District policies and procedures.Ability To:Safely operate district food delivery vehicles.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the public.Follow oral and written instructions.Maintain schedules and complete required records accurately.Communicate effectively in a busy and sometimes noisy environment.Work independently and as part of a team.Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret instructions, correspondence, menus, recipes, and food service documents.Ability to complete reports and records accurately.Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and community members.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.Ability to work with money, weights, measures, and quantities.Ability to complete meal counts, inventories, and basic record reconciliation.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, and diagrammed instructions.Ability to solve routine operational problems and make sound decisions within established procedures.Physical DemandsRegularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, pull, talk, hear, and use hands for food preparation and service duties.Frequently lifts, carries, and moves items weighing up to 50 pounds.Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.Exposure to kitchen equipment, heat, cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and food service operations.The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.Equal Opportunity EmployerDeming Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.