Food Service Assistant -- Van Buren (15957)

Cedar Rapids Community School District • Van Buren, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Food Service Assistant at Van Buren Elementary School. It is a nine (9) month position with summers off, offering the same schedule as the children's school schedule. The role involves performing general work connected with the operation of food service, including food preparation and handling, assisting with cooking, washing dishes, serving food, and processing daily tally counts for reimbursement. The position also requires maintaining positive communication, participating in training, and attending work as scheduled.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Kitchen related experience preferred
• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support a team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work.
• Follow established building / department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work connected with the operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling, as assigned.
• Assist with cooking as necessary.
• Assume responsibility of washing and drying pots, pans, trays, and silverware by approved methods.
• Participate in serving good quality food.
• Serve as POS for breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Process daily tally counts for claim reimbursement.
• Assist with general clean up duties.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work.
• Follow established building / department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All district benefits in accordance with work agreement
• Summers off
• Nights and weekends off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED