4 HR Food Service Assistant

4 HR FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Putnam County School District

Q. I Roberts Jr - Sr High School - Florahome, Florida

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Job Details

Job ID:5264846

Application Deadline:Jul 14, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:Jul 1, 2025

Starting Date:To Be Determined

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) supplemented by any experience in

demonstrating ability to safely prepare and serve food items and ability to fulfill the physical

requirements of the work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

2) Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.

3) Satisfactory criminal background check

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

(1) Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedure manuals. Follow directions and

apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

(2) To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of current Human Resources leave

system and Skyward inventory system (if applicable).

(3) Ability to utilize technology

(4) Ability to assume assigned responsibilities, work harmoniously with students and fellow workers and

provide friendly service to participants of the school food service program.

(5) Ability to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace

(6) Ability to work and communicate in a noisy environment

(7) Ability to stand for long periods of time

(8) Ability to learn to operate basic food service equipment and machinery

(9) Ability to follow instructions and to demonstrate skill in performance of routine non-technical duties

involving preparation, clean-up and serving of food

(10) Basic math skills necessary for preparing recipes, conducting inventory of food and non-food items and

handling monies

(11) Good communication skills necessary for reading labels and recipes and conversing with students and

adults

(12) Willing to participate in trainings to pursue completion of Putnam County School District's Food Service

Course of Study

REPORTS TO:

School Food Service Manager

JOB GOAL

To perform routine manual work necessary for serving and preparation of nutritious and attractive meals

in the school food service program.

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance

and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in your position.

2) Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean working environment.

3) Prepares food according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures

4) Plans food production for the scheduled days by preparing the designated food items ahead of time

5) Plans and implements an acceptable placement of steam-table pans on the cafeteria line prior to service

time

6) Transfer supplies and equipment between storage, work, serving, and cleaning areas in an appropriate

manner

7) Stores food in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage

guidelines

8) Stores food in refrigerators after covering, labeling, and dating; properly discards outdated food items

9) Courteously serves food with accuracy and speed while adhering to portion control, safety and appearance

standards

10) Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition

11) Sweeps and mops floors

12) Washes tables, walls, and equipment as directed

13) Washes pots and pans according to established procedures

14) Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them in dishwasher following established procedures

15) Inspects cleaned dishes for cleanliness, chips, cracks, etc., and stores in the appropriate location

16) Accepts payment for food, using cash register or other means as directed by cafeteria manager

17) Follows trash separation and proper disposal procedures

18) Report needed supplies and equipment malfunction to cafeteria manager

19) Follows established sanitary techniques while preparing and serving food and while handling clean

utensils

20) Attends in-service training sessions to develop and improve knowledge and skills

21) Performs job activities in a timely efficient manner and displays a willingness to work beyond the end of

the contract work time as the infrequent need arises

22) Accepts changes readily

23) Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements

24) Prepares and serves banquet and special function meals as required

25) Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in

the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model

26) Provides a good role model in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior for the students served

27) Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities

28) Performs related duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager and/or the Director of Food Services in

accordance with school/division policies and practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Duties are typically performed in areas related to the cafeteria and kitchen. Work is typically performed

walking or standing. Physical stamina is required to tolerate continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping,

reaching, grasping, kneeling, and lifting of objects weighing up to approximately 45 pounds is required. The

ability to withstand temperature variances common to Food Service facilities is required. Vocal communication

is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive

information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or

computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and

activities. Food service workers are in daily contact with teachers, students, administration, the general public

and other work related personnel. The ability to coordinate and prioritize work activity, handle complaints,

express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively and work with limited supervision.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently

and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

Job Description Supplement Code: 11

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is ten

months; either 4, 5, 6, or 7 hours per day. Classified Salary Schedule

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board's policy on

evaluation of personnel.

Job Code Title: SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE WORKER/ASSISTANT

Job Code: 76023

Job Classification: 18 SERVICE WORKERS

Job Class Category: F EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

EEO Line: 52

BOARD APPROVED:

February 2004

Amended: May 20, 2014

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$15 to $18 Per Hour