Food Services Representative - London, OH

Food Services Representative - London, OH

Buckeye Community Schools is looking for a Food Services Representative who supports the preparation, service, and sanitation of meals to ensure students receive nutritious food in a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. This role assists with food preparation and storage, meal service, equipment operation, cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, and inventory support, while following all food safety regulations and contributing to a positive, team-oriented kitchen operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, serve, and store meals safely.
• Clean and maintain kitchen areas, dishes, and equipment.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Stock supplies, monitor inventory, and receive deliveries.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and nutrition guidelines.
• Maintain food safety logs and documentation.
• Provide professional service and teamwork.
• Report on safety or equipment issues and perform other assigned duties.

Working Conditions:

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Exposure to student exuberance and commotion.
• Periodic evening, early morning, or occasional weekend work to support school events, special programs, or operational needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and move throughout a commercial kitchen for extended periods.
• Perform repetitive motions; reach, bend, and stoop as needed.
• Lift, push, or pull items and equipment up to 30 pounds.
• Work in hot, cold, and variable temperature environments.
• Climb step stools or ladders to access storage areas.
• Visually inspect food, labels, temperatures, and safety conditions.
• Tolerate moderate to high noise levels.
• Use manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and a computer.
• Read, follow written instructions, complete documentation and communicate clearly with others.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of cooking experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols, food temperature requirements, kitchen appliances, equipment, and tools.
• Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite, Apple Products.
• Completion of food safety or sanitation training (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent), preferred.
• Experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen (e.g., school, healthcare, childcare, or cafeteria setting).
• Experience following food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards (e.g., ServSafe-aligned practices).
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., ovens, slicers, dishwashers).
• PIC Serv Safe Certification, preferred.
• Active State Board of Education Rapback Enrollment, preferred.
• Allergen Awareness Training or Certification, preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, preferred.

The New Leaf Organization is a non-profit Community Management Organization whose mission is to play a major role in the revitalization of the communities it serves by offering an educational option to those at risk of not graduating high school. Our goal is to work cooperatively with local businesses and organizations to revitalize the educational and economic needs in each community. In doing so, we will offer not only the ability for students at risk of not graduating high school to earn a diploma, but to offer work readiness and college preparedness skills for continued growth. This type of human capital investment creates a sustainable workforce for local communities, the United States, and global markets.

EEO/M/F/D/V. No third-party applications please.

New Leaf Organization is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, national origin, age or disability. The board requires that employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, and all local and federal mandates. New Leaf requires that employees remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to negotiated agreements, funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operation procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.