Substitute Food Service (25-26 school year)

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

10d•$15

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION – Food Service Substitute 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. Food Service Substitute Job Class Code: 8235 Position Type: Hourly Job Type: Temporary Pay Rate : $15 Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee Supervises: N/A JOB SUMMARY Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Basic math and cashiering skills.
Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Proper lifting techniques.
ABILITY TO: Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Lift heavy objects.
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.
Licenses or Certifications: 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.
Special Requirements: Minimum Age Requirement: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Must be able to lift one-third of their body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds.

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.