What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker Lead position at Food Service?
The North Reading Public Schools is seeking an experienced Food Service Worker Lead at the Elementary level (E. Ethel Little Elementary School) starting February 10, 2025. As the Food Service Lead you will be responsible for cooking and preparing meals according to recipes while ensuring food is prepared in a manner that is nutritious, safe, properly flavored, and in compliance with the District, USDA, and National School Lunch Program.
North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.
The position is 32.5 hours per week from approximately 7:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. each day. These hours are dependent on the District maintaining the breakfast program. The position comes with competitive hourly rates and benefit package including health insurance.
Essential duties
- Prepare various high quality hot and cold food items
- Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for food from the time it is received to the point of service
- Assist Director of Food Services in maintaining accurate daily production records
- Order supplies and food needed in main cooking facility
- Offer and serve correct portions to comply with National School Lunch Program
- Responsible for correct temperatures on all foods and beverages
- Supervise and assist Food Service Workers on all daily activities including, but not limited to, ware washing, sanitizing lunch tables, and general cleaning
- Cashiering
- Responsible for proper labeling, dating, and rotation of stock in dry storage, coolers, and freezers
- Attend training and development classes and work site meetings
- Follow safety and sanitation guidelines
- Wear the prescribed uniform and maintain a professional appearance at all times
Requirements
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation, safety, sanitation, and standard kitchen equipment
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure for recipes
- ServSafe Manager certification
- One (1) year past experience in school cafeteria and/or food service preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- History of giving direction in a professional manner
- Hardworking and energetic
- Works well with colleagues
- Can work independently
- High School/Trade School degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
Additional benefits for this work are outlined in the current The North Reading Food Service Workers contract.
The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.
NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.
North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.
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