Date Available:
05/31/2022Position Purpose: Work as a team member with one or more cooks in providing meals that are nutritious and high quality. Primary responsibilities include cleaning tasks and washing dishes and foodservice equipment at the central kitchen. This position assists with food production of all types as needed. This position transports food and/or equipment within the facility as well as to various facilities in the Fargo Moorhead area as needed. On rare occasions, this position will be scheduled to work at an alternative kitchen site to cover staff shortages.
Responsibilities:

• Washes all types of foodservice equipment utilizing three compartment sinks, spray hoses, automated dishwasher, towels and scouring pads, warm to hot water, cleaning chemicals, and other associated items. Related tasks include, but not limited to, unloading trays and serving equipment from transportation carts, pre-rinsing, and loading items into an automated dishmachine. Task also include putting clean equipment in their proper storage areas.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and facilities as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, steam kettles, floor drains, sinks, coolers and freezers, transportation carts. Cleaning tasks require the use of water hoses, floor scrubbers, automated dishmachines, chemicals, and other associated tools.
• Assists production staff with assorted culinary tasks including, but not limited to, washing fruits and vegetables, portioning and/or packaging food, loading packaged food into transportation carts, and transferring large quantities of food from one location to another within the central kitchen. Tasks will require spending extending time in freezers, coolers, and cold room (60F) with protective attire provided.
• Position uses department vehicles, including vans and cube vans, to transport food and other items throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area. Position is required to have a valid driver’s license and will pick-up, transport, and deliver items independently. On occasion, this position will need to self-transport to alternate locations when assisting other locations when short staff. This travel is reimbursed following District guidelines.
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Effectively function in alternating work locations and adapt to new environments.
• Wash, dry, fold and put away towels and aprons.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager; daily and weekly tasks will be assigned.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to stand and walk during long periods of the shift.
• Shows interest and enthusiasm in preparing and serving a nutritious meal of high quality.
• Able to prepare food according to standardized recipes. Must follow required safety and sanitation procedures. Keep a neat and clean appearance. The knowledge of standardized work routines learned in 2-8 weeks. Requires basic math skills for accurate measuring and recipe conversion.
• Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.