year)

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

2d•Onsite

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. This role involves operating a computer-based point-of-sale system, ensuring students meet meal requirements, maintaining confidentiality of student meal program participation and health information, upholding safety and cleanliness standards including HACCP requirements, operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, monitoring inventory, serving food according to procedures, and reporting any issues to the Food Service Manager. The position also requires understanding and applying policies, reporting accidents, demonstrating a positive attitude towards nutrition, meeting schedules, performing duties at special meal functions, demonstrating loyalty to Daviess County Public Schools, participating in training, and following directions. The job description is not exhaustive and duties may change based on district needs. Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings is required.

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.