Food Service Worker II

Food Services Worker II

To prepare and serve meals at school sites, to supervise students, record information regarding meals served, clean the area used for meal service, and maintain inventories of supplies used in meal service.

Essential Functions:

• Cook and bake food service menu items in quantity for use in meal programs, based upon quantities, schedules and recipes approved by the Food Services Supervisor or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
• Prepare food service areas for the serving of meals at time determined by site administrator. This includes breakfast, lunch and after school programs.
• Prepare and package meals and salads; cut fruit and mix salads; pack hot and cold lunches.
• Prepare food for snack bar, including making sandwiches and wrapping cookies.
• Heat and distribute food items to children during mealtime periods, as directed.
• Tally the names of children being served in accordance with defined procedures.
• Collect money, balance, and reconcile cash drawer; operate the cash register.
• Assist in supervising students being served in the lunchroom/cafeteria areas.
• Clean areas following meal service, wipe tables, clean up spills, put away supplies.
• Order food; receive and check deliveries.
• Stock supplies and foods; order supplies and maintain inventory records of supplies food received, and food waste.
• Receive, stock and rotate food to assure freshness and temperature control, dating food items and checking expiration dates.
• Maintain routine records and reports related to kitchen operations, outputs, and inventory.
• Clean and maintain kitchen area; wash implements, trays, clean tables, pick up trash, clean racks, defrost freezer, apply oven cleaner and clean oven, shelves, storage areas and other food preparation equipment.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Basic math. Record keeping practices applicable to a food service operation. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices applicable to food handling. Basic computer skills for emails and keeping track of inventory for ordering purposes.

Ability to: Work with children and supervisors in a courteous and effective manner. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Work effectively in a demanding environment. Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance. Learn basic computer skills. Operate a computer and use related software. Count money and issue change. Lift up to 50 pounds. Learn cash handling techniques. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Position Requirements: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: SERV Safe Food Manager Certification

Experience: Three years' experience equivalent to Food Services Worker I. Experience working with young people.

Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, not required.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions: School/Cafeteria environment; exposure to heavy and hot kitchen equipment. Exposure to water temperatures up to 200 degrees F. Exposure to oven temperatures up to 400 degrees F.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking, standing, bending, or stooping for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting (containers up to 50 pounds).

Job Profile: Annual Contract: 183 days. Classified Salary Schedule: Range 6. Board Approved: October 10, 2023.