Muscatine Schools is hiring a Food Service Worker III to help support the Elementary schools within the District. This position is scheduled for 7.5 hours/day with an approximate schedule of 6am - 1:30pm (subject to change based on department needs). A Food Service worker is assigned to work 9 months/year, while school is in session. All essential functions must be performed on-site. Bilingual preferred or highly desired. All positions are open until filled.

The starting wage for this position will be $15.56/hour.

All employees of MCSD are required to complete a background check and pre-employment training and orientation with the Human Resources Department prior to hire. Please see below for a full list of the duties and responsibilities of a Food Service Worker III.

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker III (Satellite Lead Worker) 

EMPLOYEE UNIT: Food and Nutrition

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor/Manager

STATUS: 9-month position

Normal Work Day: Shifts and days vary by building and by position

OBJECTIVE:

Organizes work site under the direction of the Production Manager in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Food Service Department.

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Food and Nutrition Worker III is not an entry-level position. Responsibilities may vary depending on the building and on the experience of the employee(s) on site but are illustrative of the variety and types of duties that a person in this position may be required to perform. The Food Service Worker III may supervise one or more Food Service Workers levels I and II. All persons handling food must practice standards for sanitation and safety in the day-to-day operation of the department.

• May organize or supervise or assist in setting up service areas, portioning and/or serving food items.
• May organize, supervise or assist in preparing various food service tools, such as cleaning and storing of eating utensils, trays, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• May organize, supervise or assist in preparing foods, cooking meat, cleaning and preparing fruits and vegetables, buttering bread, making sandwiches etc.
• May use various pieces of kitchen equipment such as dishwashing machines, where available, ovens and other cooking equipment.
• Coordinates site control of food and supply costs through proper handling and storage techniques.
• Communicates and works with fellow employees as well as maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and the community.
• May take deposits for snap-cards or cash for elementary student meals and may fill out daily ticket/cash reconciliation report.
• As employee coordinates the site, this person must set tone for friendliness and service. This person must also practice all standards for sanitation, safety and day-to-day operating procedures.
• Coordinates all site employee schedules to insure rotation of duties.
• At High School location, the Food Service Worker III position requires daily communication with each site to insure that all amounts of items are on hand or ordered in a timely manner such as daily inventory sheets, daily logs, bread orders, and other day to day supplies.
• Other duties of a similar nature to be assigned as needed.

LOCATION: Location varies by position but a Food Service Worker may be required to assist in all District buildings as needed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• This position requires that the employee be extremely customer service oriented and organized
• Must genuinely like working with and around children, grades PreK-12
• Must have working knowledge of computers
• Must know the basics of USDA Food Service Requirements
• Competency in the SNAP Computer Food Service System
• Must attend workshops for certification and maintain working knowledge of the kitchen and daily work schedule
• Comfortable operating an oven, stovetop, can opener, microwaves, garbage disposal, dishwasher
• Must following safety and sanitation procedures including wearing uniform, hairnet, and sturdy non-ski shoes
• Must be very safety conscious

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. Must become certified through the School Nutrition Association. Certification courses are at no cost to the employee and will be organized through the District. Must pass Food and Nutrition Department standardized assessment. All Food and Nutrition workers are required to complete a Food Service Sanitation course after ninety (90) days of employment. It is required that each worker assigned to a production or bulk satellite kitchen complete the applied food service sanitation, fundamentals of child nutrition and principles of food preparation courses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as tables, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising and working with computers, written materials, reports, data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will need to occasionally access a freezer and cooler.

American Disability Act Statement:

The worker must be physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; able to work in warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment and is able to lift materials weighing between 40 and 50 lbs. The employee will ask for assistance when necessary. This job frequently requires bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

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

It is the policy of the Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status in its employment practices. For assistance or consultation, contact the Director of Human Resources. The Muscatine Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities, essential functions, physical requirements, and working conditions of the Food Service Worker III position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive list. An employee serving in the Food Service Worker III position may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the District’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the Food Service Worker III position at any time. A copy of this job description will be given to the employee serving as Food Service Worker III and a copy of this job description will be placed in that employee’s personnel file. The employee understands the responsibilities, essential functions, physical requirements, and working conditions of the Food Service Worker III position and affirms the employee can perform the essential functions of the Food Service Worker III position with or without accommodations.