Food Service Assistant I (6.5 hrs/day; 181 days/year)

Daviess County School District • Owensboro, KY

10d

About The Position

To contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or satisfactory progress towards a G.E.D.
• Good general health; capable of heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in the use and care of commercial food service equipment.
• Positive attitude toward students, staff, and school.
• Must meet the requirements of 702 KAR 6:045, which prescribes the necessary qualifications and training of beginning school food service employees.
• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites, and operation of point of sale system
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• HACCP procedures including sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Basic math skills.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Use a computer based point-of-sale system to adjust account balances, collect money and enter/confirm count for reimbursable meals.
• Understand requirements for reimbursable meals and monitor student trays to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the identity of those students who are participating in the free and reduced price meal programs as well as HIPPA related information, including allergies.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and meet all HACCP requirements.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner; report any malfunctions to the manager immediately.
• Keep Food Service Manager informed of low inventories.
• Portion and serve food to students and staff while following standard procedures, health and safety regulations, and HACCP requirements.
• Must be able to learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as needed.
• Report accidents and refer potential safety hazards to the location’s Food Service Manager.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward food nutrition.
• Meet required schedules and time lines.
• Perform related duties at special meal functions, such as banquets, when needed-including some activities/events outside of normal work hours.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.
• Participate in planned training programs.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Benefits

• Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees