Food Services - Oregon Trail Middle School

Food Services Staff - Oregon Trail Middle School, 8:00am - 2:30pm, 6 hours

Olathe, KS, United States

POSITION TITLE: Food Services Staff
DEPARTMENT/

LOCATION:

Food Services
STATUS: Classified – Non-Exempt, Full Time
HOURS OF WORK: 167 days/year
HOURLY PAY: $15.00
BENEFITS: All benefits INCLUDING:
Health, Vision, Dental, Short-term disability, Accident, Life, Cancer;
Retirement;
Paid leave

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned locations with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arranges food and beverage items and sets up appropriate equipment for the purpose of serving assigned items to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Evaluates prepared food items for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders to meet preparation requirements and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food, condiments and supplies (e.g. napkins, silverware, straws, plates, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
• Prepares food and beverage items (e.g. potatoes, rice, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Demonstrate understanding of verbal and written communication and ability to speak and write at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years working in the food service industry preferred.
• Experience working in a school district preferred.
• Understanding of food and facility safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and utilizing data.
• Ability to problem solve with data and equipment.
• Ability to work under direct supervision in a fast-paced work environment with constant interruptions.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the performance of medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position involves frequent balancing, lifting, carrying, climbing, feeling, fine finger dexterity, grasping, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional walking, crawling, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and stooping.

The position generally involves 75% standing, 5% sitting and 20% walking. This job is performed under temperature extremes and in some hazardous conditions that are…