Food Service Employee

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

20h

About The Position

The Food Service Employee assists with all aspects of school food service operations, including producing and serving healthy student meals and snacks. The employee may operate the lunch cashier system, portion and serve food, maintain food usage and production records, record inventory, and document information required for food safety under the Food Service SOP. The role also includes cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities, using a variety of kitchen equipment, and working on designated clean-up days. The employee communicates with appropriate personnel, participates in staff development and training, and performs other duties assigned by the Food Service Director or Kitchen Manager. Pay periods are based on the number of days lunch is served to students each year. The Board establishes the wage rate for the year, and the Food Service Director assigns hours and days of employment. The employee reports to the Food Service Director and School Kitchen Manager and may be asked to supervise a kitchen or employees when a Kitchen Manager is absent. The position involves prolonged standing and frequent walking, work in warm or cold surroundings with extremes of temperature and humidity, and handling kitchen tools and equipment. Physical tasks may include lifting up to 50 pounds and bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, or pulling as needed. Workplace hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

Requirements

Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of assigned tasks.
Be able to stand for prolonged periods and walk much of the day.
Be able to work in warm or cold surroundings.
Have manual dexterity to handle knives, dippers, and other kitchen equipment.
Be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to bend, carry, climb, drive, lift, reach, sit, stand, walk, push, or pull as needed to complete assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification is recommended.
High school graduates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of food service operations.
Produce and serve healthy student meals and snacks.
Operate the lunch cashier system as needed.
Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities.
Assist with portioning and serving food and keeping records of food usage, as needed.
Record information required for food safety under the Food Service SOP.
Complete food production records.
Use and clean kitchen equipment, which may include dishwashers, ice cream machines, garbage disposals, steamers, kettles, brazing pans, and ovens.
Be available to work on clean-up days.
Develop and maintain effective communication with appropriate personnel.
Participate in continuing staff development and training.
Record inventories as requested by Food Service Management.
Perform other duties assigned by the Food Service Director or Kitchen Manager.
May supervise a kitchen or employees in the absence of a Kitchen Manager.