What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Staff position at Boone Community School District?
The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Best...Achieve Success.
Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning.
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Title: Food Service Staff
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Work Year: 9 months
Compensation & Hours: Part-time position. Pay range of $14.66 - $16.60 per hour depending on experience
Pay Period: Direct Deposit on the last day of the month
Benefits: Summers off, paid leave, IPERS
Job Goal: To provide each student with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment.
Required Education and Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Required skills and abilities:
- Oral and written communication skills
- English language skills
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Basic math and accounting skills.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Diffuse and manage stressful situations
- Basic computer skills
- Customer service skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
- Promote and follow building and departmental policies
- Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Computers
- Tablets
- Point of Sales Operating Systems
- Basic kitchen equipment knowledge
- Phone System
- Google Workspace
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.
Job Tasks Descriptions |
Communicates and demonstrates customer service approach of the Food Services Program. |
| Use proper food handling, cooking techniques, and food safety procedures. |
Participates in the proper food preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards. |
Assists with proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all food storage areas, paper, chemicals and smallwares according to the Food Service Department Standards. |
Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and following forecast production numbers. |
Helps maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen food storage and preparation areas. |
Assists with meal service preparation at the school site. Follows standardized recipes, portion sizes, menu compliance, and utilize proper equipment and techniques. |
Follows a smooth flow of service and coordinates to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience. |
Accurately inputs all food production records and meal count data required for the National School Lunch Program. |
Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment. |
Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members. |
Perform other duties as assigned. |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES |
Amount of Time |
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None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
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Stand |
. | . |
|
.X |
Walk |
. | . |
|
.X |
Sit |
. | X |
. | . |
Use hands to finger, handle or feel |
. | . |
|
.X |
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES |
Amount of Time |
|||
None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
|
Reach with hands and arms |
. | . | X |
.X |
Climb or balance |
. | . | X |
.X |
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl |
. |
|
.X | . |
Talk |
. | . | X |
.X |
Hear |
. | . | X |
.X |
Taste |
. |
|
.X | . |
Smell |
. |
|
.X | . |
| WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS |
Amount of Time |
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None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
|
Up to 10 pounds |
. | . | . | X |
Up to 25 pounds |
. | . | . | X |
Up to 50 pounds |
. | . | X |
. |
Up to 100 pounds |
. | X |
. | . |
More than 100 pounds |
X |
. | . | . |
| MENTAL FUNCTIONS |
Amount of Time |
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None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
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Compare |
. |
|
X | |
Analyze |
. |
|
X | |
Communicate |
. |
|
X | |
Copy |
. |
|
X | . |
Coordinate |
. | . | X |
. |
Instruct |
. |
|
. | .X |
Compute |
. | . | X |
. |
Synthesize |
X |
. | . | . |
Evaluate |
. | X |
. | . |
Use Interpersonal Skills |
. | . |
|
.X |
Compile |
. | X |
. | . |
Negotiate |
X |
. | . | . |
| WORK ENVIRONMENT |
Amount of Time |
|||
None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
|
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) |
. | X |
. | .X |
Work near moving mechanical parts |
. | . | X |
. |
Work in high, precarious places |
X |
. | . | . |
Fumes or airborne particles |
|
. | . | .X |
Toxic or caustic chemicals |
|
. | .X | . |
Outdoor weather conditions |
|
.X | . | . |
Extreme cold (non-weather) |
. | X |
. | . |
Extreme heat (non-weather) |
. | X |
. | . |
Risk of electrical shock |
X |
. | . | . |
Work with explosives |
X |
. | . | . |
Risk of radiation |
X |
. | . | . |
Vibration |
. | X |
. | . |
VISION DEMANDS |
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB |
No special vision requirements |
. |
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) |
X |
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) |
. |
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) |
X |
Peripheral vision |
. |
Depth perception |
. |
Ability to adjust focus |
X |
NOISE LEVEL |
Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job |
Very quiet |
. |
Quiet |
. |
Moderate |
|
Loud |
.X |
Very loud |
. |
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750.
Salary : $15 - $17
