Food Production Floor - Food Production Center, 5:30a-2:00p, 5 hours

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, classified, non-exempt position supports food service activities at assigned locations, with a focus on preparing and serving food to students and school personnel and maintaining food service facilities and equipment in safe, sanitary condition. The role is based at the Food Production Center and works 8 hours per day for 171 days per year, from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Hourly pay is $15.00. The position includes preparing food and beverages, arranging food and equipment for service, supporting cafeteria operations, and maintaining accurate inventory and recipe records. The employee inspects food and supplies, verifies prepared items, maintains sanitation, monitors kitchen and cafeteria safety, and may perform duties of other nutritional services positions as requested by a supervisor. Background clearance and a TB test/physical are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of food and facility safety and sanitation practices.
Experience operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
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 to compile, organize, and use data.
Ability to problem solve with data and equipment.
Ability to work under direct supervision in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
Background clearance and TB test/physical.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience working in the food service industry.
Experience working in a school district.

Responsibilities

Break down bulk stock into recipe proportions using supplies efficiently.
Enter items into the stock system to maintain accurate inventory records.
Calculate recipe quantities needed for food production centers.
Support cafeteria operations and service delivery.
Troubleshoot site incidents to ensure computers are available for food production staff.
Arrange food and beverages and set up equipment to serve items efficiently to students and staff.
Attend unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to obtain information needed for job functions.
Clean utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation areas, and serving areas to maintain required sanitary conditions.
Evaluate prepared food items for quantity, quality, order specifications, preparation requirements, and health standards.
Inspect food items and supplies for quantity, quality, order specifications, and compliance with health standards.
Inventory food, condiments, and supplies to ensure availability for projected menu requirements.
Maintain equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas in sanitary condition.
Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas to ensure a safe and sanitary working environment.
Perform functions of other nutritional services positions as requested by the supervisor to ensure adequate staff coverage.
Prepare food and beverages to meet nutritional and projected meal requirements.
Serve food items to meet nutritional requirements and the requests of students and school personnel.