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QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required and prior job experience preferred

 

REPORTS TO:

 

Kitchen Manager

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Handle, prepare and serve food according to directions on food production worksheets
• Serve and prepare salads, vegetables, meats, breads, soups, sauces and desserts
• Portion and arrange food in or on serving dishes; also responsible for peeling, washing and cutting vegetables or fruit
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients
• Set up food items, condiments and utensils for cafeteria line including making sandwiches to order
• Responsible for transporting food to and from work stations, stoves and refrigerators
• Replenish food at serving stations as needed
• Maintain adequate supplies of food being offered to customers along with all necessary paper products needed 
• Perform both front and back of house service, food preparation and sanitation duties
• Maintain and follow all standard operating procedures and rules
• Must maintain production logs daily and keep excellent communication between team members
• Clean work areas, scrub and polish counters and other equipment on daily basis
• Frequently scrub or wash trays, pots and pans and other equipment in dish room
• Must attend meetings or training courses as required
• When assigned to station as cashier, will setup bank, reconcile and follow cashier policy
• Knowledge of proper methods of preparing, cooking and storing food; health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to schools; nutritional and operational requirements of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and related federal and state regulations
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Basic math skills and ability to apply weights, measures and amounts in recipes
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions 
• Willingness to rotate to various cafeterias throughout the district as needed

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly monitor district email for pertinent communication and timely responses.
• Submit all data and information as requested.
• Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and district administrators.
• Complete requested paperwork.
• Be proficient with and have the ability to adapt to basic workplace technology.
• Prioritize safety by, among other things, ensuring that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the district's crisis management plan. 
• Model a high standard of professional excellence in the school, community, and on social media.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a vision of growth and support for the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Climb; ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Stoop; bending body downward and forward
• Crouch; bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Handling; seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands
• Manual dexterity to use office equipment
• Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
• Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress
• Must be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner; observe all safety precautions

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Classified Personnel.