What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Classified Pool (food service workers) position at Sultan School District 311?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF A CLASSIFIED WORKER: The substitute classified worker will work on an on-call basis under the direction and supervision of a building or office manager, and/or under the supervision of a head cook.
Substitute Classified Workers perform the duties of regular classified staff members who are temporarily away from their assignment.
Substitute employees work on an on-call basis at various district sites with no guarantee of daily work hours.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A FOOD SERVICE WORKER:
- Sets up serving carts and warming ovens for serving healthy meals to provide nutrition for educational achievement.
- Fills condiment containers, sets out utensils, napkins, trays and other serving items before food arrives.
- Serves meals to students and staff, serves appropriate quantities and presents food attractively.
- Cleans and wipes down serving and meal areas between lunch periods, refills containers and serving items.
- Serves as food service cashier, collects meal money and tickets and makes change.
- Counts and records money and tickets, prepares bank deposits and may transport money to bank for deposit.
- Assists in unloading food, and in placing food in serving carts and oven according to proper food handling procedures.
- Cleans carts, tables and other food serving areas after meal periods; stores equipment.
- Loads dirty dishes, pans and other food preparation items to be washed.
- Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans; cleans and wipes food preparation surfaces, dishwashers and counters
- Know and follow health, safety and emergency procedures of the district
- Work as a positive team member
- Work cooperatively and communicate successfully with staff, students, and parents
- Demonstrate a commitment to the education of all children and youth
- Observe strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information
- Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality and optimum availability
- Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Food Handlers Permit
On-line Safe Schools Training (provided by the district)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, both orally and in writing, follow instructions and use problem-solving skills to work as an effective member of the instructional team
- Ability to provide positive behavioral support and management when needed
- Awareness and acceptance of diversity among all people
- Ability to motivate students where applicable
- Skill in organizing tasks and duties
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
- Ability to remain flexible in working with change in priorities
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills to accommodate a changing work environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, and occasionally crouch or kneel. The employee will use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 50 pounds. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
