JOB TITLE: Dish Room Attendant

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager

SUPERVISES: Non-Applicable

EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly

JOB GOAL:
The Dish Room Attendant is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen smallwares and the kitchen’s dish machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare the machine for usage and monitor water temperatures, chemicals, and rinse levels.

• Remove as much food from the dishes as possible, utilizing methods such as soaking, scouring, scraping, brushing, etc, before washing via the dish machine.

• Follow all protocols regarding food disposal in appropriate methods.

• Allow clean dishes to air dry and put clean dishes away in their proper place.

• Clean dish machine and dish room area properly at the end of each day.

• Delime the dish machine according to the Kitchen Manager’s schedule for routine maintenance.

• Record the dish machine temperature daily and alert the Kitchen Manager if the temperatures are outside the acceptable range. 

• Remove all trash from the dish room area and take to outdoor trash receptacles.

• Report any mechanical problems or concerns to the Kitchen Manager as soon as they occur.

• Be knowledgeable on how to prepare the 3-compartment sink and how to test sanitizer levels.

• Sweep and mop the dish room at the end of each day.

• Work in partnership with the Kitchen Manager regarding supply item inventory, including disposables and chemicals to order or that are in excess.

• Assist with the dining room attendants duties as needed.

• Assist with food preparation as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

• Observes district policies at all times.

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

• Maintains proper sanitary and safety practices per HACCP guidelines.

• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques to improve work methods.

• Must have knowledge of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs.

• Informs Kitchen Manager of inferior product quality and products not meeting specifications.

• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.

• Regular attendance is expected.

• Demonstrates skill and proficiency in carrying out assigned tasks and prioritizing workload.

• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

• Self accountability for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Operation and care of kitchen equipment and utensils

• Food storage methods

• Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) 

• Customer Service experience

QUALIFICATIONS & ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One year of food service experience is preferred.

• Annual school safety training per district guidelines.

• Annual Civil Rights training per Federal Child Nutrition guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. 

• Ability to carry 40 lbs.

• Ability to work in various temperature environments.

• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. 

• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. 

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels. 

• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. 

• Ability to reach in all directions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 

The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

180 days per year.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Classified Personnel.

The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.