Food and Nutrition Services Worker - 7.5 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar)

Food And Nutrition Services Worker

Rate of Pay: $15.76/hr

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in setting up service areas, portioning, and/or serving food items.
• Assists with the cleaning and storing of kitchen equipment. May assist with garbage removal and the cleaning of floors and cafeteria tables.
• May assist cooks with assembly of complex recipes.
• May heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
• Utilizes various pieces of food service equipment for preparation, service and clean up.
• Assists in controlling food and supply costs with proper handling, storage techniques, and portion control.
• Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other team members.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
• May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:

PHYSICAL - The worker is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment; and is able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds. May be required to climb stairs.

Special Qualification Required/Desired:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - The School Food Service Worker shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the worker has a high school diploma or GED.