Food Service - Part Time

VACANCY NOTICE: Food Service Worker - Part time
LOCATION:  Richfield Elementary School
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POSTING DATE:  December 13, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Internal:  January 9, 2025
                                               External: Until Filled
POSITION HOURS:  2.75 hours per day - 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reports to:                 Assigned administrator/supervisor
 
Job Objective:            Prepares and serves meals and supports the effective and efficient functions of the kithen.
 
Minimum Qualifications:    

• High school diploma or GED.  Meets minimum education/training requirements described in the USDA Professional Standards Rule for School Nutrition Employees.  Successfully completes all annual continuing education requirements.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
•  Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
•  Exhibits basic computer proficiency or commitment to acquire job-related technology skills.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to twenty-five pounds, operating commercial kitchen equipment and performing repetitive tasks.

 
Essential Functions:                  
1.  Prepares/cooks food.  Helps maintain an orderly/sanitary kitchen.  Performs ancillary duties that support the effective delivery of quality food services.
            ·           Assumes duties of the head cook during his/her absence.
            ·           Assists with the receipt of deliveries.  Follows approved food safety procedures.  Verifies quantities.  Reports shortages/spoiled products.  Organizes, stores, dates and rotates     stock as directed.
            ·           Follows published menus.  Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control.  Complies with USDA child nutrition guidelines.  Uses products carefully to reduce waste.  Records food usage on production records.  Works with staff to address the needs of students with dietary restrictions.
            ·           Requests timely replacement of supplies to avoid work interruptions.
            ·           Complies with health and food safety regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, temperature controls, etc.).
            ·           Sets up serving lines.  Gives attention to the attractive presentation of food.  Replenishes food to maintain an orderly flow of customers.  Provides substitute menu items as needed.
            ·           Operates the dishwasher.  Verifies sanitization cycles are completed properly.
            ·           Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc.
            ·           Follows established sanitization procedures to properly clean items that require hand washing.
            ·           Ensures leftover food, supplies and equipment are stored properly.
            ·           Helps prepare for health/safety inspections.  Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
            ·           Assists with district special events and non-school use of food service facilities as directed.
            ·           Protects district property.  Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
 
2.  Exemplifies professionalism.  Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.
            ·           Complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.
            ·           Contributes to an effective working environment.  Performs all aspects of the job.
            ·           Functions as part of a cohesive team.  Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
            ·           Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
            ·           Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
            ·           Respects privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
            ·           Works effectively with minimal supervision.  Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
 
 3.  Maintains open/effective communications.
            ·           Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
            ·           Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
            ·           Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
            ·           Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.  Respects diversity.  Resolves issues tactfully.
 
  4.  Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
            ·           Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
            ·           Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

   5.  Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety.  Helps supervisors manage risks.
            ·           Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.  Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.  Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.
            ·           Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
 
    6.  Performs other duties as assigned by food service director/consultant or head cook.
            ·           Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
 
Performance               Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual 
Evaluation:                 agreements and district administrative procedures.
 
Working                      The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, color,disability, 
Conditions:                 military status, national origin, race, religion, sex and any other legally protected category.