3.5 Hour Food Service Worker

Cafeteria (Food Service Worker)    

Reports To:   Cafeteria Manager, Child Nutrition Director

Employment Status:  Part Time -- 3.5 hours per day

Qualifications:      

1. Valid driver's license.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Experience in the preparation of school lunches.
4. Be clean, neat and over 18 years of age.
5. Have the ability to organize and carry out lunchroom procedures.
6. Professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff teachers, students, parents and the community.
7. Conscientious and assumes responsibility for own work performance.  
8. Good health, high moral character and good attendance record.
9. Demonstrate enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aid all students.  
10. Food Service Serve Safe Certification 

General Description:      Assist with food preparation serving and general clean up including dishwashing.  Must have basic computer skills and be able to run computerized cash register system.

Essential Functions:  

1. Follow carefully directions given by head cook.
2. Adhere to prescribed recipes.
3. Work diligently at the specific tasks and offer help to others when needed (i.e. filling condiment dispensers, maintain up-to-date menu display board, etc.)
4. Acquaint self thoroughly with every procedure in the lunchroom.
5. Maintain orderly and clean work areas.
6. Prepare and serve food in an attractive manner
7. Adhere to rigid sanitary standards.
8. Take pride in personal appearance; keep person neat, keep clothing neat.
9. Perform duties as required at special meal functions.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
2. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
3. Conduct other duties related to the cook's duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager and/or food service supervisor.   

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1.             Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.

2.             Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions.

3.             Occasional interaction among unruly children.

4.             Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.