Food Tech/Secondary-Emerson

Enid Public Schools • Enid, OK

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About The Position

The Food Tech assists Child Nutrition staff in preparing and serving nutritional, attractive, hot meals to students and in maintaining a clean, safe environment for meal preparation and service. The role involves preparing menu items according to recipes, coordinating food preparation so meals are ready on time, and preparing in advance for the following day's meals. The employee follows sanitary food-handling practices and maintains good personal hygiene, may help order food and supplies, and attends training as directed. Other duties may be assigned as needed. This position is based in a school setting and is employed for 170 days. Performance is evaluated annually under the Board's policy for Support Personnel. Salary is based on the EPS Support Negotiated Contract Scale, and benefits are provided in accordance with the EPS Support Negotiated Contract.

Requirements

• Able to lift and pull approximately 40 pounds of packaged frozen food and prepared food on a daily basis.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to read recipes and follow cooking instructions.
• Able to perform active physical work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and moving objects of approximately 40 pounds.
• Must wear long slacks (jeans) and enclosed-toe shoes.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Child Nutrition workers in serving high-quality meals to students.
• Prepare menu items, including meats, vegetables, bread, salads, pastries, and other dishes, by following recipes.
• Schedule food preparation so meals are ready at the proper time for service.
• Plan advance preparation for the next day's meals.
• Follow sanitary food-handling methods and practice good personal hygiene.
• Assist the supervisor with ordering food and supplies when requested.
• Serve meals where assigned.
• Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, and washing utensils using a dishwasher.
• Help maintain a clean, safe environment for students and for meal preparation and service.
• Attend in-service training as directed by the Child Nutrition Department.
• Learn and manage assigned Child Nutrition Department report duties.
• Be helpful to coworkers and other departments, act responsibly, and treat others respectfully.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Benefits in accordance with the EPS Support Negotiated Contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed