Food Service Worker - MS

South Fayette Township School District•McDonald, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing, stocking, setting up, and maintaining all items for the “Salad Bar /Nacho Grande Bar” at the Middle School. The role involves checking in new products, pan food items, and prepping vegetables and fruit. A key aspect of the job is to always serve customers with kindness, courtesy, and professionalism.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Works well with children and other staff
Available for at least five (5) hours every school day
Must have reliable transportation to work
Must be able to lift up to and including 35 pounds
Must be able to perform repetitious work duties
Must be able to stand for the entire scheduled shift
Must participate in Material Data Safety training as part of OSHA practices.
Must display knowledge of food cost and portion control for food items in the Salad bar area.
Must use proper measuring tools and serving utensil for salad bar area.
Must follow all Allegheny County Health Department guidelines for safety and sanitation.
Follow all HACCP Guidelines
Must be HIPAA Compliant
Must follow South Fayette School District Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

Wash, cut, and prepare fresh fruits, vegetables, and salad bar ingredients.
Prepare nacho bar components such as chips, cheese, proteins, and toppings according to standardized recipes.
Portion and assemble items in accordance with meal pattern requirements.
Ensure all items are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
Set up and maintain attractive, organized salad bar and nacho bar stations.
Replenish food items throughout service to ensure availability and freshness.
Monitor student flow and assist with selections as needed.
Maintain proper portioning and serving practices.
Ensure fruit and vegetable components are readily available and properly portioned.
Support students in selecting reimbursable meals in accordance with OVS guidelines.
Communicate with cashier and staff to maintain compliance.
Follow all HACCP procedures, including proper temperature control for hot and cold foods.
Maintain appropriate hot holding (nacho cheese, proteins) and cold holding (salad items) temperatures.
Prevent cross-contamination and maintain allergen awareness.
Adhere to all local, state, and federal school nutrition regulations.
Clean and sanitize prep areas, utensils, and serving stations.
Maintain cleanliness of salad bar and nacho bar throughout service.
Assist with dishwashing and general kitchen cleanup as needed.
Complete end-of-day breakdown and cleaning of stations.