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Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning.
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Title: Food Service Staff
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Work Year: 9 months
Compensation & Hours: Part-time position. Pay range of $14.66 - $16.60 per hour depending on experience
Pay Period: Direct Deposit on the last day of the month
Benefits: Summers off, paid leave, IPERS
Job Goal: To provide each student with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment.
Required Education and Certification:
Required skills and abilities:
- Oral and written communication skills
- English language skills
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Basic math and accounting skills.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Diffuse and manage stressful situations
- Basic computer skills
- Customer service skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
- Promote and follow building and departmental policies
- Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Computers
- Tablets
- Point of Sales Operating Systems
- Basic kitchen equipment knowledge
- Phone System
- Google Workspace
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.
Job Tasks Descriptions |
Communicates and demonstrates customer service approach of the Food Services Program. |
Use proper food handling, cooking techniques, and food safety procedures. |
Participates in the proper food preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards. |
Assists with proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all food storage areas, paper, chemicals and smallwares according to the Food Service Department Standards. |
Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and following forecast production numbers. |
Helps maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen food storage and preparation areas. |
Assists with meal service preparation at the school site. Follows standardized recipes, portion sizes, menu compliance, and utilize proper equipment and techniques. |
Follows a smooth flow of service and coordinates to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience. |
Accurately inputs all food production records and meal count data required for the National School Lunch Program. |
Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment. |
Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members. |
Perform other duties as assigned. |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES | Amount of Time |
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Stand | . | . | | .X |
Walk | . | . | | .X |
Sit | . | X | . | . |
Use hands to finger, handle or feel | . | . | | .X |
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES | Amount of Time |
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Reach with hands and arms | . | . | X | .X |
Climb or balance | . | . | X | .X |
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl | . | | .X | . |
Talk | . | . | X | .X |
Hear | . | . | X | .X |
Taste | . | | .X | . |
Smell | . | | .X | . |
WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS | Amount of Time |
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Up to 10 pounds | . | . | . | X |
Up to 25 pounds | . | . | . | X |
Up to 50 pounds | . | . | X | . |
Up to 100 pounds | . | X | . | . |
More than 100 pounds | X | . | . | . |
MENTAL FUNCTIONS | Amount of Time |
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Compare | . | | X |
Analyze | . | | X |
Communicate | . | | X |
Copy | . | | X | . |
Coordinate | . | . | X | . |
Instruct | . | | . | .X |
Compute | . | . | X | . |
Synthesize | X | . | . | . |
Evaluate | . | X | . | . |
Use Interpersonal Skills | . | . | | .X |
Compile | . | X | . | . |
Negotiate | X | . | . | . |
WORK ENVIRONMENT | Amount of Time |
None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) | . | X | . | .X |
Work near moving mechanical parts | . | . | X | . |
Work in high, precarious places | X | . | . | . |
Fumes or airborne particles | | . | . | .X |
Toxic or caustic chemicals | | . | .X | . |
Outdoor weather conditions | | .X | . | . |
Extreme cold (non-weather) | . | X | . | . |
Extreme heat (non-weather) | . | X | . | . |
Risk of electrical shock | X | . | . | . |
Work with explosives | X | . | . | . |
Risk of radiation | X | . | . | . |
Vibration | . | X | . | . |
VISION DEMANDS | REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB |
No special vision requirements | . |
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) | X |
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) | . |
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) | X |
Peripheral vision | . |
Depth perception | . |
Ability to adjust focus | X |
NOISE LEVEL | Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job |
Very quiet | . |
Quiet | . |
Moderate | |
Loud | .X |
Very loud | . |
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750.
