Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Colchester School District

Colchester High School - Colchester, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID:5341527

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker - (32.5 hours/week)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Food Service Worker reports t o the Head Cook on a daily basis.

He/she is responsible for the preparation and serving of school breakfast and lunch programs as well as

related activities in assigned building.

WAGE CATEGORY: Grade A. Non-Exempt (hourly) - Pay rate based on experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds

20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

REPORTS TO: Head Cook

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by

the Food Service Director in collaboration with the Head Cook and consistent with the process described

in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per

current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic education (high school or equivalent), plus one year of related food service experience

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees

Basic computer skills preferred, to include the ability to learn Point of Sale system

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide currency

Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to resolve routine problems

Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, staff, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents and outside agencies

Dependability, punctuality and initiative are essential

Good personal hygiene

Commitment to School District's Vision Plan

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in preparation of appetizing food in accordance with prescribed methods

Perform routine food preparation tasks, such as cutting up fruits and vegetables, making and wrapping sandwiches and salads

Set up and stock work areas with all necessary ingredients and equipment

Prepare, setup, stock and package foods for food/beverage serving line and/or snack bar

Set up components of salad bar, and prepare salads for salad bar

Operate point of sale computer system

Assist in taking phone orders and preparing them for delivery (CHS only)

Assist with daily cleaning duties in cafeteria including cleaning equipment and work areas, mopping, operating dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans, cleaning up lines at end of meal shift, and putting away/disposing of leftovers. Organize food service and dining areas

Comply with State Sanitation Guideline requirements stating that all employees shall keep clean and wear clean clothes (including an apron) while engaging in handling food, drink, utensils or equipment. The use of caps, hairnets, headbands, pins or other hair restraints is required for all food handlers

Adhere to work safety procedures

Wear school district employee identification badge at all times

Serve students and staff in a cheerful and helpful manner

Assist in maintaining order in the cafeteria as needed, ensuring that students conduct themselves in accordance with established cafeteria rules. Report unusual problems to the Head Cook and Food Service Director

Accurately complete daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports, forms, etc.

Make recommendations to the Head Cook or Food Service Director for improvements to the lunch program

Follow all district policies and procedures

Assume other duties as assigned by Head Cook or Food Service Director

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constantly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

Exposed to mechanical moving parts, fumes or airborne particles

Regularly exposed to extreme cold and heat

Regularly exposed to risk of electric shock and vibration

Noise level is moderate to loud

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Constantly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands

Regularly required to talk and hear

Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch

Frequently required to taste or smell

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$17 to $21 Per Hour