Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Upper Arlington Schools

Jones Middle School - Columbus, Ohio

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Job Details

Job ID:5226551

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Jun 10, 2025

Job Description

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: Food Service Worker

Location: Jones Middle School

Time Schedule: 3 hr p/day ; 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Salary Rate or Ratio: $17.29 - $19.20 p/hour

Reports to: Director of Nutritional Services

Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Perform various tasks related to the monies received for school lunches, i.e., collect, count and record lunch fees, and prepare the deposit slip. Complete the daily lunch count and money at the end of each day. Prepare reports that reflect deposit information and lunch counts and send to Director of Nutritional Services. No weekends, holidays, or evenings.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance:

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to two years related experience

Serve Safe food handlers certification or the ability to obtain

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Thorough understanding of friendly customer service

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

Ability to operate a point of sale system and other related computer equipment

Basic math/bookkeeping skills

Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students

Receive payment for cafeteria lunches and milk

Record number of lunches served to students and staff

Prepare point of sale system before lunchroom opens

Count receipts following lunch period and record totals

Restock milk when needed

Fill condiments when needed

Balance out daily worksheets and documents

Ensure that appropriate paperwork is available at the point of sale system

Determine and collect the correct amount to charge for each individual meal or item

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., free and reduced lunch students

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

Select items on computer for Daily menu

Assist cook if time allows

Attend meetings and complete online in-services as required

See that napkins, silverware, straws, and condiments are in ample supply during serving of students

Help restock a la carte items and general cleanup

Assist in cleaning cooking and serving areas

Promote good public relations

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Such alternatives to the above essential functions as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete food services time sheets

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Ability to work as a team and assist the department as needed

Ability to organize and maintain lunch count when point of sale system is not working

Perform other duties as assigned by the Nutritional Service Supervisor

Serve as a role model for the District.

Equipment Operated:

Point of sale computer system

Calculator

Copy machine

Pencil and paper

Other equipment as needed to perform job functions

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled school days, except calamity days

Occasional interaction with unruly adults and children

Occasional requirement to travel, i.e., to pick up food or materials

Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles

Frequent exposure to loud noises

Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee

Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms

Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Frequent excessive standing during assigned workday

Frequent repetitive hand motions, e.g., operating point of sale system

Occasional requirement to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Position Type:Full-time