Meskwaki Settlement School-Food Service Worker

Summary of Functions

Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food to studentsandstaff inanatmosphere of efficiency,and cleanliness.Willperformvarious fast-pacedandquick-thinking functionstocarryout those objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

FoodService-Prepares, produces,heats,cooks, bakesandservesavarietyoffoodsincludingentrees,meats, vegetables, breads, salads,fresh fruit,sandwiches,beverages or other foodsspecifiedby the menus,recipes,and production records.

-Sets up food and food service areas and serves food.

-Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, ovens, stove tops, tilt-skillets and kettles, warmers, coolers, dishwasher, garbage disposals.

-Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, ladles, measuring devices.

Safety- Prepares,handles,storesanddisposes offoodin accordance with appropriatesafety standards. Cleaning-Cleanskitchenequipment,counters,servinglines,andhelpswithalldishesandtrayswhenneeded. Cleansfreezers,coolers,anddrystorageareasdaily,weeklyandmonthlyasneeded.

Cooperation - Works and cooperates with all school personnel.

Assistance- Helpssupervisor plandailywork schedule.Orderingandreceivinginventory.Monthly menus,and production records.

PublicRelations- Takesaffirmativestepstodevelopgoodcooperativerelationshipswithvendors,

staff, students,visitors,andotherswhoutilizeor provide service tothe cafeteria facility.Strives to create a positive,friendlyenvironment,withemphasisinmakingchildrenfeelateaseandenjoytheircafeteria experience.

Acting-Servesashelpfulleaderandmustbeabletoproduce dailymenuitemswhenthesupervisorisabsent. Training-Participates in in-service trainingprograms,asassigned.Provides orientation and trainingto new cafeteria staff.

Other-Performssuchother functionsandassumessuch otherresponsibilitiesasthe supervisormayfromtime to timeassignordelegate.Observessafetyandsecurityprocedures; reportspotentiallyunsafeconditions.

Necessary Skill

-Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility to completetasksonown.

-Ability to prepare, produce, cook, bake, assemble and serve a large quantity of foods.

-Abilitytoprioritizeandplanworkactivities rapidlyandefficientlywithateam

-Abilitytoworkcohesivelywithpeers,supervisors,schoolpersonnelandstudents

-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.

-Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.

-Must be able to identify and resolve problems in timely manner and approach others in a tactful manner.

-Must be reliable, with an excellent work ethic.

.• '.!

Qualifications Education/Experience -

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in school food services or (4) years in related food service
• Knowledgeofandexperienceinfoodpreparation,particularlyinpreparinglargequantities
• Ability to interact positively with students, supervisors and staff
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions/recipes
• Must have, or be able to obtain during the probationary period, a food handler's permit
• 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
• Ability to work with others and without close supervision
• Good work habits

Work Environment -

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounterswhileperformingthe essential functions of thisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Hours

Full-time position that follows school calendar.

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