Part Time Food Server Role (IMMEDIATE)
About The Position
Lighthouse Community Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Meal Server to support the administration of its Nutrition Program for LCPS students. The Part-Time Temporary Meal Server will perform a range of duties, including supervising students in eating areas, assisting with basic clerical tasks, and ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Meal Servers handle food preparation and services, maintaining sanitary conditions, collecting payments, and preventing foodborne illnesses through regular inspections. Meal Servers serve food efficiently and courteously, including providing information about ingredients and pricing, and address customer concerns by escalating issues when necessary. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a commitment to LCPS's educational environment and a high level of integrity while attending to the duties of the role.
Requirements
- HS Diploma preferred
- At least two years of related experience
- Basic computer skills preferred (Excel, Word, Google Docs)
- Bilingual in Spanish, required
- Must complete requirements for school-based hiring: Background Check CPR/First Aid Certification TB Test
Responsibilities
- Provide food service meal distribution, including: Arrange food and beverage items to make them available for students and staff. (e.g., placing in food warmer, a la carte trays, filling racks, mobile carts, etc.)
- Assist in the cafeteria to ensure students maintain order in the lunch line, receive a proper meal, and maintain a clean eating area
- Assist students with lunch numbers as needed
- Collect payments for food items from students and staff to complete transactions and/or secure funds for reimbursement of costs
- Follow guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control
- Serve customers (students) in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner
- Serve one or more items of food and appropriate portion sizes to meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
- Serve, store, and handle food in safe ways, keep records of and reordering stock, as needed
- Clean utensils, equipment, and food storage, preparation, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions
- Inspect food items, work areas, etc (e.g., personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) to prevent cross-contamination of food-borne illnesses
- Provide customers with information regarding food ingredients, availability, and pricing
- Escalate customer concerns and complaints to Nutrition Service Lead or designee
- May prepare work areas, restock service stations, prepare and serve food and drinks, answer questions, clean tables and dining areas, and take payment for cafeteria items
- Load carts, food warmers, trays, etc. to transport food and/or beverage items to other sites (by assignment)
- Assist school staff in supervising students in traffic areas and study hall rooms, ensuring safe, clean, and orderly student environments.
- Assist school staff with basic clerical needs
- Participate in staff meetings
- Communicate with others using tact, patience, and courtesy
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Work cooperatively with others; meet schedules and timelines
- Complete work accurately and on time; administer first aid, food service
- Uses proper body mechanics and cleaning procedures to prevent accidental injuries to self and others
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- retirement benefits included in this role.
- Medical & dental coverage is available if employee assumes other responsibilities that bring employee's FTE over .6 (24 hours per week).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
