JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE WORKER
REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor
JOB OBJECTIVE: Prepares and serves meals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma. Work skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
• Successful completion of current health, safety and nutrition certification may be required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work that includes lifting/moving heavy items.
• Ability to prepare standardized recipes using commercial kitchen equipment.
• An acceptable score on a pre-employment skill test may be required.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Displays sufficient math skills to calculate totals, percentages, ratios, and portions accurately.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares/serves food. Performs ancillary duties that support the effective delivery/advancement of
high-quality food services.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Assists with the receipt of deliveries. Follows approved food safety procedures. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages/spoiled products. Organizes, stores, dates and rotates stock as directed.
• Follows published menus. Complies with USDA child nutrition guidelines. Works with staff to address the needs of students with dietary restrictions.
• Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control. Uses products carefully to control costs/reduce waste. Measures, weighs and adapts recipe ingredients accurately. Records food usage on production records. Notifies supervisor to replenish supplies.
• Monitors compliance with district specifications and mandated regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, etc.). Monitors temperature controls.
• Sets up serving lines. Gives attention to the attractive presentation/serving of food. Replenishes food to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Provides substitute menu items as needed.
• Operates the cash register or point-of-sale (POS) system. Follows district guidelines for personal checks/charges. Ensures that money is exchanged correctly and cash is not left unattended.
• Uses the list provided by the food service supervisor to verify free and reduced-cost meals.
• Accounts for all meals served. Prepares a separate record of charges collected. Records unpaid charges at the end of each day. Reconciles shortages.
• Counts money. Reconciles, prepares and makes bank deposits. Submits records as directed.
• Operates the dishwasher. Verifies cleaning/sanitization cycles are completed properly.
• Follows established sanitization procedures to properly clean items that require hand washing.
• Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc.
• Ensures that leftover food, supplies and equipment are stored properly.
• Helps prepare for health and safety inspections. Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
• Reports personal injuries that require treatment to a supervisor.
• Assists with special district events and non-school use of food service facilities as directed.
• Protects district property. Secures equipment/storage areas as directed.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Cross-trains with other food service staff. Attends training/in-service programs as directed.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.

• Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct. Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law to deal with bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds, moving mechanical parts and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Performing strenuous or repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hill Local School District.
The Oak Hill Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011