Meskwaki Settlement School-Food Service Worker

Summary of Functions \n

Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food to students and staff in an atmosphere of efficiency, and cleanliness. Will perform various fast-paced and quick-thinking functions to carry out those objectives. \n

Essential Duties and Responsibilities \n

Food Service - Prepares, produces, heats, cooks, bakes and serves a variety of foods including entrees, meats, vegetables, breads, salads, fresh fruit, sandwiches, beverages or other foods specified by the menus, recipes, and production records. \n

• Sets up food and food service areas and serves food. \n
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, ovens, stove tops, tilt-skillets and kettles, warmers, coolers, dishwasher, garbage disposals. \n
• Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, ladles, measuring devices. \n

Safety- Prepares, handles, stores and disposes of food in accordance with appropriate safety standards. Cleaning- Cleans kitchen equipment, counters, serving lines, and helps with all dishes and trays when needed. Cleans freezers, coolers, and dry storage areas daily, weekly and monthly as needed. \n

Cooperation - Works and cooperates with all school personnel. \n

Assistance - Helps supervisor plan daily work schedule. Ordering and receiving inventory. Monthly menus, and production records. \n

Public Relations - Takes affirmative steps to develop good cooperative relationships with vendors, \n

staff, students, visitors, and others who utilize or provide service to the cafeteria facility. Strives to create a positive, friendly environment, with emphasis in making children feel at ease and enjoy their cafeteria experience. \n

Acting - Serves as helpful leader and must be able to produce daily menu items when the supervisor is absent. Training - Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned. Provides orientation and training to new cafeteria staff. \n

Other - Performs such other functions and assumes such other responsibilities as the supervisor may from time to time assign or delegate. Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions. \n

Necessary Skill \n

• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility to complete tasks on own. \n
• Ability to prepare, produce, cook, bake, assemble and serve a large quantity of foods. \n
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities rapidly and efficiently with a team \n
• Ability to work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel and students \n
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, and contribute to building a positive team. Is able to build morale and team commitments to goals and objectives and support everyone's efforts. \n
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work. \n
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in timely manner and approach others in a tactful manner. \n
• Must be reliable, with an excellent work ethic. \n

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Qualifications Education\/Experience - \n

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. However, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications: \n

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• High school diploma or equivalent \n
• Two (2) years of experience in school food services or (4) years in related food service \n
• Knowledge of and experience in food preparation, particularly in preparing large quantities \n
• Ability to interact positively with students, supervisors and staff \n
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions\/recipes \n
• Must have, or be able to obtain during the probationary period, a food handler's permit \n
• Physical ability to walk and stand for an eight (8) hour shift; stand for extended periods; and to exert 10 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects \n
• Ability to work with others and without close supervision \n
• Good work habits \n \n

Work Environment - \n

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \n

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. \n

Hours \n

Full-time position that follows school calendar. \n

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check and to a pre-employment drug test. ","