Classified - Food Service Worker (7.5 hrs) - High School

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker for its High School location. This position involves preparing and serving a variety of goods in the school cafeteria, following established procedures and routines. While detailed instructions are provided for new assignments, regular activities are performed independently once familiar. Work is periodically checked for quality and cleanliness. The role is essential to providing nourishment to students and supporting the school community.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the proper knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Some knowledge of the requirements of preparing food for large groups.
• Some knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to cook and prepare standard food items.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read, understand, and prepare recipes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, students, and associates.
• Skill in the operation of standard cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Visual and auditory acuity for work functions, and skills in human relations.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs.
• Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job.
• Ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR certificate desired.
• Some experience in the preparation of food and/or as a cashier.

Responsibilities

• Clean, cut, grind, mix, and cook foods following established recipes.
• Prepare and serve a variety of vegetables, meats, desserts, and other food items.
• Set up serving line and salad bar, and serve food items to students, faculty, and staff.
• Clean kitchen and kitchen equipment, put away food stuffs, and assemble items needed as ingredients.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Operate cash register, accept payment and make change, count and record receipts, and deliver cash for deposit.
• May supervise student assistants.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate.
• $100/month stipend provided in lieu of health insurance coverage if employee declines.
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED