FOOD SERVICE GENERAL WORKER-COCONUT CREEK HIGH

The Food Service General Worker position at Coconut Creek High represents a vital role within the School District of Broward County's Food and Nutrition Services department. This district is renowned for its commitment to providing quality education and services to a diverse student population throughout Broward County, Florida. Its Food and Nutrition Services department plays an essential role in supporting student health and academic achievement by ensuring that nutritious, balanced meals are prepared and served daily across schools. The department complies with federal and state nutritional guidelines, emphasizing food safety, customer service, and operational efficiency. The position is based at Coconut Creek High, a school known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students. The role is nonexempt and offers hourly pay starting at $15.84, with a work schedule of 4.5 hours per day under a 192-day calendar. Compensation and benefits align with the district's approved compensation plan and collective bargaining agreements.

As a Food Service General Worker at Coconut Creek High, you will perform skilled tasks essential to the preparation and service of reimbursable meals that meet nutritional standards. The role demands responsibility not only for meeting production deadlines but also for maintaining quality food products throughout daily operations. Your duties will extend across food preparation, service, cleaning, and supporting inventory management to ensure smooth kitchen functionality. The position is much more than just food preparation; it includes supporting wellness and health initiatives by adhering to approved meal patterns and food safety protocols such as the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. You will participate in continuing education and state-approved training programs like Foundations of School Food Service, Nutrition, Quantity Cooking, and Food Sanitation to stay informed about best practices and regulatory compliance.

In addition to kitchen responsibilities, you will operate point-of-sale systems in compliance with federal guidelines, requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Exceptional customer service is a cornerstone of this role; you will be regularly interacting with students, staff, parents, and the public, promoting a positive dining experience through professionalism, good judgment, and effective communication. Responsibilities also include hygiene and sanitation duties, equipment safety, waste disposal, and even transporting food to satellite delivery sites via vans or refrigerated trucks when required.

This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth through ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills and proficiency specific to food service operations within a school environment. You will be expected to comply fully with all equality, non-discrimination policies, and safety regulations established by the School Board of Broward County. The role is physically engaging, requiring medium-level exertion that includes lifting up to 30 pounds and handling food service equipment safely.

Working at Coconut Creek High within this capacity means contributing meaningfully to the nutritional well-being of students while being part of a large, dedicated team committed to creating a nurturing school meal environment. The Food Service General Worker is a foundational role that supports district-wide initiatives aimed at student success through proper nutrition and quality food service management. This job is ideal for applicants looking for a meaningful way to serve their community, develop skills in food service and safety, and participate in a fast-paced, supportive work environment.