Food Service Worker

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.applitrack.com/slsd/onlineapp/#

Position: Part-Time Food Service Worker
Term: Immediate opening
Classification: Classified Employee

We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Southern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 400 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve nearly 700 students in Grades 4-6 and over 450 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools—public and private—in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Food Service Worker has the responsibility to assist in the overall operation of the cafeteria and food service production to ensure the safe preparation of food items and maintain an efficient and effective operation, while complying with Federal and State Food Service program regulations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to relate well and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and/or in writing, with supervisors, employees, students, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills including a courteous and friendly approach to students, staff, and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task or handle several duties at one time.
• Ability to be flexible while demonstrating patience and professional demeanor.
• Possesses or willingness to learn basic computer skills and utilize such skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate use of supplies and materials and alternative techniques commonly used in food service operations in school facilities.
• Ability to apply math skills including but not limited to linear and liquid measurement.
• Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.
• Other knowledge/skills/abilities which the school district administration may deem appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight safely, and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings, locations associated with school events, field trips, and office areas.
• Ability to carry out shipping and receiving duties for food service supplies.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs for a distance of 30 feet unassisted.
• Must hold a current PA Drivers license in good standing and be able to independently ambulate to all District buildings and possible meeting locations.
• Available to be at work during normal business hours from Monday through Friday and at other times as required by the position.
• In accordance with state and federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.

COMPENSATION
$19.67 per hour. Part-time position. Does not include health insurance.

DIRECTIONS
Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Note that paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants . Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Application Deadline:The vacancy is open until a qualified candidate is found and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Center Valley, PA 18034: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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