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Food Service Worker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Child Nutrition department is dedicated to providing nutritious, high-quality meals to school children, ensuring their health and wellbeing while supporting their academic performance and development. As a vital component of the educational community, this department operates with a commitment to excellence in food service, sanitation, and safety standards, providing meals that meet established nutritional guidelines at a reasonable cost. The department employs food service workers who play an essential role in the preparation and serving of these meals, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and promoting teamwork among staff. This role is classified as a Food Service Worker... Show More

Job Requirements

  • None specified

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
  • Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
  • Ideally, one year of food service experience, preferably in school child nutrition

Job Duties

  • Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of standardized recipes
  • Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures
  • Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers
  • Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies
  • Maintain a clean and organized storage area
  • Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards
  • Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety
  • Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
  • Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
  • Handle and record cashier functions accurately
  • Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies
  • Maintain daily food preparation records
  • Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
  • Report promptly to the supervisor any accident or illness of staff or students
  • Other duties as assigned by administration
  • Promote, participate, and facilitate in a teamwork center manner

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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