Server (SY26/27)

The job of Food Service Server is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

This job reports to the Coordinator of Nutrition Services.

The Food Service Lead Server will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Attends department meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Calls/Emails in daily food orders efficiently and without excess for the purpose of ensuring proper meal allocations and distribution.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Maintains open communication with principal and teachers for the purpose of ensuring accurate meal counts and compliance with procedures.
• Monitors student accounts (e.g. credits/debits, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that balances are accurate and complying with established financial practices.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
• Prepares a variety of documentation (e.g. temperature logs, production records, summary sheets, bank deposits, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying supervisor of need for repair and/or replacement.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Food Service Lead Server must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Job related experience is desired.

Experience Equivalency:

• Knowledge of meal patterns and a la carte menu, and qualifications for reimbursable meals for students
• Knowledge of proper prices and portion sizes
• Willingness to rotate to any position in the kitchen
• Interest in food service, children and the National School Lunch Program
• Ability to follow all regulations and policies relating to safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, school
• food service program and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) methods for performing duties.

Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary: $19.97/hour at 4.5 hours per day.

Benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Illinois Municipal Retirement (IMRF) Pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 10 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• 5 Discretionary Vacation Days
• 5 Designated Vacation Days
• Employee Assistance Program

Selection Process:
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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• Attachment(s):
• Food Service Server.pdf