Part-Time Food Service Worker

Food Service WorkerPrepares all menu items for the child nutrition breakfast and lunch programs, catering events, and a la carte items. This includes but is not limited to main menus, meats, breads, fruits, vegetables, desserts, and salads.Salary Level Level 1 – pursuant to Cherokee Central Schools Salary ScheduleFair Labor Standards Act Status Non-ExemptQualifications/Experience Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Previous experience in food service preferred but not required.Major Functions1. Function: General Cooking and PreparationPrepares food by using standardized recipes and specified quantitiesReads recipes and directions for number of meals to be servedGathers items as directed by recipe and weighs and measures designated ingredientsStores food and equipment in specified locations as well as stocking, rotating and counting inventoryLabels food and supply items and arranges items to retain sanitation and qualityMixes and stirs Ingredients, slices and chops foodPlaces food in proper place on serving line and/or hot holding unit and/or refrigerator, as well as proportions and serves foodCleaning of the equipment, dishes, and dining roomsTakes temperature and records temperature of all food itemsNotifies manager of equipment repairs and problemsRuns the point of sale computer and counts the money from their specific registerAssists with preparing leftovers for later use1) Function: Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge of food preparation and serving practicesKnowledge of safety and sanitation practicesSome knowledge of simple arithmeticSkill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipmentAbility to perceive size and serve standard portionsAbility to read and understand simple written instructions2) Function: Physical Effort Work requires considerable amounts of lifting, bending, heavy mixing, and the majority of the day requires standing. Employees must be able to lift no less than 50 lbs.3) Function: Working ConditionsThe majority of work is done in the kitchen, serving lines, and dining room. The food service worker is subject to extreme amounts of heat/cold, dirt, grease and chemicals.4) Function: OtherEmployee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.All staff are expected to dress in a professional manner, in accordance with the personnel policy, at all times when on duty. This Position Description is not a binding contract. Management, with approval of the School Board, has the right to alter this position description without notice.