Food Technician

West Ada School District•MERIDIAN, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and serves food and performs cashiering functions to students and teachers in a school environment; performs related work as required. This is a food service support position with the primary function to provide general preparation, serving, cashiering and clean-up support to assist other food service staff. Duties may include baking, food preparation, serving, cashiering and clean-up; following health and safety guidelines; working within District and department specific processes and procedures.

Requirements

Operation of standard and specialized kitchen equipment
Health and safety procedures relating to food preparation and sanitation
Operation of a cash machine and office computer
Basic math, accounting and record keeping
Follow written and oral instructions
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and tools
Maintain effective working relationships with other school employees, supervisory personnel, and the students
Operate a cash machine appropriate to assigned duties
Communicate effectively
Perform accounting and mathematical functions
Apply first aid as needed
Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner
Maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and prepare food according to safety and sanitation requirements
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a cash machine and other kitchen equipment and tools
Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work on their feet for an extended period, lift or move up to 50 pounds and work in a kitchen environment

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Responsibilities

Performs cashiering duties including entering customer transactions, handling cash, balancing cash drawer
Prepares food within an established system following standardized recipes, preparation and serving methods to ensure customer acceptance
Prepares and serves food items using required tools such as knives, spoons, dippers
Operates standard and specialized kitchen equipment such as mixer, slicer, dishwasher, oven, and related equipment
Maintains required forms and records as assigned
Attends approved training classes
Follows defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation and kitchen equipment
Understands the accepted procedures for operating, cleaning and caring for each major piece of equipment
Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices
Cleans kitchen and related areas
Performs other related duties as required