Food Service Worker for Grades K-12

Dev•Topeka, KS

6h•$10 - $15

About The Position

Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 is a district consisting of 128 square miles of suburban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee county. Presently, we have 13 total attendance centers — one early childhood center, seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two alternative learning centers. Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence within our community. Above all, we strive for every student to succeed. If academic achievement and student body growth are indicators of success, we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT, as well as in National Merit Scholarships. Job Description TITLE: Food Service Worker SALARY: $10.00-$15.00/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience) TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 6-8 hours/day, 9 months/year (full-time/benefits-eligible) or 4-5.5 hours/day, 9 months/year (part-time) REPORTS TO: Food Service Site Manager EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Food Service Site Manager and the Supervisor of Food Service. JOB GOAL: To prepare and serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and cooperation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed.
Good personal appearance and cleanliness.
Evidence of initiative, ingenuity, loyalty, and willingness to cooperate.
Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for “main dish” preparation, baking or vegetable preparation.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as are determined to be appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assist in serving of food in a efficient, safe, and pleasant manner.
Assume responsibility for seeing to it that during meal service periods the supply of foods offered is replenished regularly.
Assist in the daily clean-up of the kitchen and service areas.
Perform major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the site manager.
Assume responsibility for storage labeling, and disposal of unused foods after recording.
Must be able to read and interpret instructions on recipes.
Prepare foods that are attractive, tasty, nutritious and safe by following safe food handling techniques and tasting, garnishing, and inspecting foods.
Adhere to the dress code established by the food service site manager.
Must be able to work on feet for at least six hours daily and must be able to lift up to fifty pounds to carry short distances.
Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Site Manager or Supervisor of Food Service.
Regular attendance is required.