Food Service Substitute

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. This is a Temporary, Hourly position with a pay rate of $15. The Food Service Substitute performs routine food service activities related to setting up serving areas, serving food to students and staff, cashiering, and maintaining cleanliness of food service facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.
Valid Food Service Permit issued by the Department of Health
Must complete the training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Knowledge of basic math and cashiering skills.
Knowledge of sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Ability to learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Ability to maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ability to operate a cash register and make change accurately.
Ability to learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to lift heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Responsibilities

Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.