Food Services Assistant (Part Time)

Job Summary: Assist the Food Services Manager in preparing and serving the students' nutritional meals while projecting a positive image.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in food preparation
• Current (dated within five years) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History, and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code

Duties and Responsibilities (including but may not be limited to):

• Assist in food preparation, food serving, and cleaning of the kitchen and surrounding food service areas.
• Assist with storing food and supplies when delivered.
• Gather and wash dishes, utensils, and trays.
• Balance and secure all monies and prepare for deposit each day in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor free and reduced-price lunches and rosters.
• Complete daily reports.
• Demonstrate positive human relations skills and team building.
• Provide clerical assistance, as needed.
• Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Food Services Supervisor or designee.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, and twist
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift/push and/or move at least 20 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch

Work Environment:

• Standard cafeteria setting, including standard food service equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant) and be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a level required by the position, and perform computations
• Interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.

EOE