Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District
JOB TITLE: FOOD SERVICE WORKER
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director and Head Cook
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt - Hourly
STATUS: Full Time
DATE REVISED: October 17, 2017
BASIC FUNCTION: The Food Service Worker performs food preparation, stocking, serving, occasional cashiering, cleanup and dish-washing as well as necessary communications to provide safe, nutritious, and appealing food in a pleasant environment as required by the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District.
SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
Ability to work with colleagues and supervisors as an effective Team Member.
Must have strong leadership, management and organizational skills.
Basic Technology Skills and Effective Communication Skills.
Ability to operate food service equipment and appliances in a safe manner.
Some experience in the food service industry with experience in a school nutrition program preferred.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION: The Food Service Director and Head Cook evaluate the performance of this job.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Follows local, state, and federal regulations and policies for School Meal Programs.
Records and reports documentation required for compliance with federal, state, and local school meals regulations.
Maintains confidential information.
Maintains records and reports for accurate school meal data.
Reports safety hazards and equipment failures to Head Cook or Food Service Director.
Maintains work area in a sanitary, safe, and efficient manner.
Uses reporting and inventory systems and maintains records as required.
Practices courteous service to customers and treats co-workers respectfully to provide a pleasant environment in the kitchen, serving areas, and dining room.
Participates in training and instruction as deemed necessary by the District.
Accepts and implements instructions in a positive, cooperative manner.
Accepts recommendations for performance improvement.
Assists in training co-workers as requested by Head Cook.
Follows food preparation and kitchen safety procedures.
Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable of all District policies and procedures.
Assist with the planning and preparation of any special meals required for district-sponsored events.
Provide assistance and suggestions for the preparation and serving of government surplus foods.
Assist Food Service Director and Head Cook in the inspection of school lunch facilities and operations to ensure that standards of diet, cleanliness, health, and safety are being maintained.
Assist in maintaining levels of cleanliness, health and safety.
Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Able to sit, reach, carry, push, bend body at waist, bend both knees, twist, and stoop while handling items.
Able to hear and speak to communicate with clients, other workers, and supervisors.
Able to read recipes and employee handbook.
Able to see at close range and distinguish colors for judging appearance, condition, and attractiveness of food.
Able to answer, communicate, and dial the telephone in a clear, precise voice.
Occasionally operate cash register quickly and accurately to move clients through checkout line.
Able to work in confined spaces, such as walk-in freezers and coolers, and small storage areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Will be required to work in confined spaces such as walk-in freezers with temperatures well below zero.
Will be required to use food service equipment that may create extreme temperatures with steam and high heat.
May be subject to working with strong detergents or potentially hazardous chemicals.
Will be required to stand when serving, operating a computer or food service meal tracking machine
May be required to work additional hours as required for special events or during certain times of the year.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
