Food Service Workers

Contact:
For questions about current openings please contact Marie Washburn, HR Associate at 402-563-7000 or washburnm@discoverers.org

Description:
You may use this link to view all of the general job descriptions for classified positons.  Some positions may have additional or slightly different responsibilities.
You can view a list of classified positions at the bottom of this page.

Job Summary:
Positions include 9, 10, and 12 month work calendars and may be full-time or part-time.  Full-time employees are eligible for health/dental benefits, long-term disability, and life insurance.
All district employees are required to participate in the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System (NPERS), contributions by each employee (set by state law) are matched by the District.
All classified positions receive paid leave based on your work assignment.

Qualifications:
Applicants for maintenance, custodial, or food service and expected to have experience in their field and a prior work history.

Working Conditions:
Vary by position and location

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Selection Procedure:

1. Position is advertised to in-house employees
2. Position, if unfilled, if posted publicly for at least two business days
3. Applications (submitted in full) are reviewed by the hiring administrator
4. Pre-screening, phone interviews, or in-person interviews are scheduled based on the position
5. The job is offered and the accepting applicant completes a background check and employment verification
6. If the position is filled other applicants are notified at this time and the position is closed in the applicant system.

Columbus Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Columbus Public Schools makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EOE Policy.

Classified Kitchen Positions that may be available throughout the 2023-2024 school year:

• Kitchen - Site Manager
• Kitchen - Head Cook
• Kitchen - Cook/Server
• Kitchen - Dishwasher
• Kitchen - Cashier

 
DEPARTMENT:    Food Service

JOB TITLE: General Food Service Worker

                D.O.T. #               PART-TIME (3-6.75 hrs./day) or FULL-TIME    (7-8 hrs./day)     
                                                                                               
                D.O.T. CLASS: 
                Sedentary                      Light                     Medium  X               Heavy    X                  Very Heavy
 
REQUIREMENTS:
                A.            Educational Level:              High School Diploma (Preferred)
                B.            Experience:                           Some food service (Preferred)
                C.            Certification:                        ASFSA (Preferred)
D.            Expectations:                       Congenial with co-workers.  Congenial with customers.  Follows directions of supervisor(s)
               
REPORTS TO:  Principal, Food Service Director, High School or Middle School Manager
                                                                                                                                                                               
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 

1. Prepare serving line to hold hot food for lunch
2. Prepare food for lunch, according to health codes
3. Keep serving line stocked
4. Help serve students and staff during lunch time
5. Keep work area clean
6. Help with condiments and anything else needed for the meal   
7. Store leftover food and document amount and temperatures
8. Wash dishes after lunch is served and in-between lines, as needed
9. Clean dishwashing sink and area at end of shift
10. Any other duties as assigned

               
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Never 0%, Occasional 1-32%, Frequent 33-66%, Constant 67%
 
Never: climbing, driving
Occasional: sitting, bending, pulling, lifting, lifting 10# max (varies by position), carrying 20 ft.
Frequent: walking, stooping, reaching
Constant: standing
 
                                               
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A.            Inside     X                

1. Climatic Environment:  Air-conditioned, but can be hot from steam tables
2. Hazards: Ovens and hot appliances, slicers, wet floors