Food Service Server

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Food Service Worker

Date Posted:
8/4/2025

Location:
West Elementary

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until filled

&nbsp&nbsp Holland Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. We offer a dual language immersion program in Spanish in grades K-8. Holland Public Schools has a diverse student population with approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Multiracial, 3 % Asian and 35% White and approximately 64% free and reduced lunch.

Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet lake, Lake Macatawa. You will love the outdoor activities, the diverse community, and be able to create the lifestyle you choose. Holland provides a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, or watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan. No matter what your interests, you won't be disappointed!

Title: Food Service Server
Location: West Elementary
Terms: School Year: 5.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Compensation: $16.53 - $18.47/ hour (i n accordance with the Board of Education/HESPA Contract)

PRIMARY JOB GOAL: To provide excellent customer service and food quality while maintaining the highest standards for nutritional value, presentation and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists in main entree cooking, short-order production, sandwich and salad production, and all other food production related tasks
2. Assists in customer mealtime service including serving customers, keeping the service line full, clean and organized, and presenting food in an appetizing manner
3. Stock shelves, receives inventory and properly puts away orders in the correct storage areas
4. Cashier duties (follows all cashier policies and cash handling procedures at all times)
5. Properly stores and records leftover food and maintains production records recording how many meals are served
6. Removes garbage, separates recyclables, and breaks down boxes
7. Cleans and sanitizes all stations, equipment, floors and shelving
8. Washes all dishes, containers, pans and utensils
9. Carries out all other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or the Director of Nutrition Services
10. Carries out all daily tasks in a manner that advances the HPS Nutritional Services Departments visions and goals for meal service, nutrition, and quality
11. Follows all food safety rules and physical safety rules
12. Follows approved housekeeping and safety practices to ensure that safe conditions are maintained in the kitchen, food-serving areas, and in dining area
13. Follows the work/production schedule
14. Takes part in training as requested by the Director or required by the state professional standards (4-6 hours annually)
15. Treats fellow associates and customers with respect and kindness
16. Serves students and staff in a friendly, helpful and accommodating manner; works cooperatively with other people
17. Works in any area of the district and in any school kitchen, as assigned
18. Reports to the immediate supervisor on completion of assigned duties before leaving for the day
19. Maintains regular, consistent, and timely attendance.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and the Associate Superintendent of School Improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or GED and approved training in food service
2. ServSafe Certification, preferred
3. Ability to report to work when scheduled, on time, in full uniform with exceptional personal hygiene

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out, Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath, use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), use muscles for extended periods without getting tired, move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place, make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists, coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving, make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls, keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position, and move arms and legs quickly. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Candidates should apply online at www.hollandpublicschools.org
Per HPS Board Policy, the following information is provided to all new employees:

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/ her employment in the district.

Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Everyone is welcome at our school events as well. Call ... and we will make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons. Inquiries regarding our district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Katie Pennington, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources, 320 W. 24th St., Holland, MI 49423.