Food Service Cashier/Cold Lunch Cook

Food Service Cashier/Cold Lunch Cook

Location: Columbia Central School Supervisor: Food Service Director FLSA Status: Non-exempt Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Food Service Cashier/Catering for Steger School District #194. We are seeking someone who is outgoing, organized, resourceful, has great initiative and is a dedicated team player. This position is responsible for assisting the facility Food Service Director in all aspects of food service operations.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare all cold lunch items to be served on the lunch line.
• Fill any items as needed during breakfast and lunch service.
• Assist with daily food preparation within an established production schedule following standardized recipes, preparation, and serving methods.
• Exhibit knowledge of operation of all equipment in the kitchen.
• Identify serving utensils, temperature, and correct portion size for serving.
• Ensure product is cooked and held at proper temperature for higher quality food attainable.
• Follow accepted procedures for operating, cleaning, and caring for large equipment and small equipment.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation in compliance to Health Department Regulations.
• Maintain high personal hygiene as the basis for sanitation in the kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of safety in the kitchen.
• Responsible for storage and handling of foods; work with manager on maintaining organized inventory and storage; communicate product needs to director.
• Report maintenance needs or equipment malfunction to the Food Service Director.
• Perform major cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated.
• Run the cash register at breakfast and lunch.
• In professional responsibilities: Responsible for working in a courteous and cooperative manner. Demonstrate ability to deal fairly and pleasantly with students. Occasional travel to various school locations required. Utilizes time efficiently and productively.

Additional Responsibilities: Additional tasks as assigned.

Physical Activity: The role requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Computer skills including knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google. Strong culinary, customer service, communication, teambuilding, and organizational skills required. 2-4 years' experience in food service production Licenses/Credential: Illinois Managers License or ServSafe recommended. We can assist with ServSafe Certification

Terms of Employment: Work year ten months (177 days) Seven hours per day 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Twelve paid sick days Four paid personal days Yearly vacation days as stated in Policy 5:330. Salary and insurance as negotiated