Primary Purpose

• Prepare appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintain high standards of food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Valid food handlers permit or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment 

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal instructions in English
• Reading comprehension and basic math skills
• Working knowledge of the kitchen equipment and food production

 Experience    

• Minimum of one year experience in quantity food production preferred

 Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Maintain a valid food handlers permit.
2. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
3. Maintain proper storage, care of food items and supplies; clean and organized storage.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and follow care and use of equipment.
5. Maintain sanitary working condition to eliminate contamination.
6. Meet all scheduled meal times, portions, and serve the food per policy and procedure.
7. Act as a cashier or backup cashier as instructed.
8. Maintain garbage collection in a neat and sanitary fashion.
9. Enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
10. Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
11. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
12. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
13. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
14. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
15. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
16. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
17. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
18. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
19. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
20. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
21. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
22. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
23. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as requested.

 Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Effective communication; concentration while performing duties
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

 Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Daily standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive hand motions
• Limited exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures

Days in Contract:  183

Hours:  5 to 5.5 hours