Food Service Position

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Positions

FLSA: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or High School Diploma
• Food Handlers Certification
• Ability to read & communicate in English
• Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure
• Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in the performance of assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must work in a hot, humid environment
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for a short period

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager and

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Use techniques outlined in the recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to complete food preparation.
• Complete or oversee attractive plating, panning, or other presentation of prepared foods for catering functions.
• Assist in pulling food items from the storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Provide a cafeteria manager with written notification of food or equipment needs for special functions.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and institutes appropriate corrective actions if indicated.
• Disassemble catering functions when completed as instructions indicate.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with menu costing as assigned.
• Assist with recipe development as assigned.
• Discard or properly stores left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Reports to work at the scheduled time with proper uniform & appropriately groomed.
• Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.
• Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
• Participates in meetings, training sessions & culinary seminars as scheduled.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.