Substitute Food Service Worker (SY 25-26)

Position: Substitute Food Service Worker


Position Type: Per Diem - Work/school assignments are assigned on short notice, typically the day of or the previous day.


Department: School Nutrition/Food Services


Location: Districtwide


Reports to: Director of School Nutrition/Kitchen Manager


Affiliation: Non-Aligned


Salary range: $17.69 per hour

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Summary:


The Watertown Public School District is in need of Substitute Food Service Workers. The successful candidate will assist in providing nutritious, attractive meals in accordance with established menus, recipes and guidelines set forth by the food service director and the government regulations of the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time; as scheduled
• Work/school assignments are assigned on short notice, typically the day of or previous day.
• Assists with Food preparation
• Prepares, serves and accounts for meals
• Cleans kitchen equipment and work area, including floor
• Set up serving line and serves meals in accordance with portion size
• Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and/or refrigerator shelves
• Wash dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans, utensils and dining tables
• Keep work environment clean at all times - maintains cleanliness of equipment, work area and flooring, in addition to work, preparation and break areas
• Ensure adherence to food safety and facility safety
• Perform quality control checks to ensure standards are met
• Communicates inferior products or procedures
• Able to work in team oriented environment
• Follow all safety and sanitation requirements
• Completes all other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Able to accept instruction and work in a team environment
• Able to communicate effectively
• Physical: walking, standing, reaching above shoulder lever, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting
• Capable to sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow direction well
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Flexible about tasks and able to multitask and maintain a high productivity level
• Reliable
• Capable of working full day in multi-temp environments for the entire shift without restrictions
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with a range of fellow workers

Equal Opportunity Employer


Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.