Food Service Worker
Food Service
Other - Position - Non-Certified
Job Number
4600297531
Start Date
Open Date
04/25/2024
Closing Date
07/25/2024
Pittsburgh Public Schools employs over 4,000 individuals in various capacities to support the academic achievement and strength of character of the students we serve.
Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, the Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and serving meals to students in full-service kitchens based on the guidelines set by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, and Pittsburgh Public Schools Department of Food Services. The Food Service Worker adheres to the procedures and practices established by the Food Services Department leaders to maintain a high level of meal preparation, meal accountability, safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.
Food Services Full Service Kitchens are located in the following schools and Early Childhood Centers (ECC):
Arlington K-8/ECC; Arsenal PreK-5/Arsenal 6-8/ECC; Brashear High School/ECC; Brookline K-8/ECC; CAPA 6-12;Carmalt PreK-8/ECC; Carrick High School; Classical 6-8;Classical 6-8/ECC; Clayton Academy; Colfax K-8; Concord PreK-5/ECC; Conroy/EC; Food Service Center; Food Service Center; Greenfield K-8/ECC; King PreK-8/ECC; Langley K-8;Mifflin PreK-8/ECC; Miller PreK-5/ECC; Minadeo PreK-5/ECC; Morrow Intermediate; Obama 6-12/ECC; Oliver Citywide Academy; Perry High School;
Phillips K-5;SciTech 6-12/ECC; South Brook 6-8; South Hills 6-8;
Sterrett 6-8; Student Achievement Center; Sunnyside K-8/ECC;
Uprep 6-12/ECC; Weil PreK-5/ECC; West Liberty K-5;Westinghosue 6-12/ECC; Westwood K-5/ECC;
Reports To
Food Service Manager
Salary
$16.24 per hour
(Food Service Workers receive an additional $.25 cent differential when assuming the responsibilities of the Food Services Oven Worker position)

Non-Exempt

Work Year: 10 months
Daily Hours Worked: 4.5 hours min; 5.5 hours max; 15-minute paid break included.
Qualifications
Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. Candidates must be comfortable working in a team committed to better meeting the needs of our student population. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in food preparation preferred.
- Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- ServSafe Certification required or must complete the ServSafe certification class and pass the exam within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and implement oral and written instructions.
- Ability to lift/carry 25-pound weight.
- Ability to pull and push 4-wheeled dollies weighing 50-70 pounds.
- Capable of standing and walking for 50-80% of the day, of which 20 minutes is continual, while preparing and serving meals in addition to completing cleaning duties.
- Ability to sit 10-20% of the workday during meal periods.
- Ability to reach on a frequent basis (34-67%) throughout the day while performing typical job functions. Reaching is primarily performed between the knee and shoulder level. Overhead reaching is required occasionally (11-33%) to secure items stored above head level. Reaching between knee and shoulder levels may be performed unilaterally with either upper appendage on a frequent (34-67%) basis.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate early morning business needs.
- Ability to be exposed to very hot and cold temperatures, loud equipment sounds including lunchroom crowds and bells.
- Ability to be exposed to cleaning chemicals and equipment that may produce injuries, cuts, or burns if not properly handled correctly.
- Ability to cultivate relationships, work independently and collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Residency Requirements
City of Pittsburgh Residency Required
Essential Job Functions
1. Provide support to the operations of the food service program by preparing and serving meals to students with a focus on customer service, safety, and sanitary.

2. Acquire and review documentation (productions records, temperature logs, reports, etc.) to conduct proper meal preparation.

3. Prepare hot and cold foods according to preparation instructions and quantities listed on the daily production records.

4. Serve as the backup cook in the absence of the Food Service Oven Worker.

5. Assemble the serving lines, prep tables, and stations with products and supplies (food, beverages, utensils, condiments, a la carte items, etc.) for the purpose of serving students.

6. Serve students on the food line in a friendly, efficient manner following the outlined steps of service while promoting new menu items that encourage student participation.

7. Maintain serving areas by wiping equipment, restocking items, and cleaning cafeteria tables between and after meal periods.

8. Store or discard all leftover hot and cold foods and products in accordance with health standards and regulations.

9. Track the daily production, waste, and cost control by counting and recording leftovers quantities on the production report.

10. Clean kitchen and serving areas after each shift including but not limited to wiping equipment, washing dishes and utensils, sweeping, and mopping floors, washing laundry, wiping tables.

11. Perform weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning responsibilities as directed by supervisor for the purpose of complying with current health and safety standards.

12. Receive, handle, store and rotates all inventory products in accordance with health and safety standards and codes.

13. Ahere to procedures and standards set forth by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Pittsburgh Public Schools.

14. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and healthy environment.

15. Adhere to dress code and hygiene practices.

16. Adhere to time clock procedures by signing in and out at schedule start/end times and utilizing the Time Management system to request time off.

17. Participate and contribute to departmental, team, and individual planning and goal- setting meetings.

18. Communicate professionally at all levels, over the phone, face-to-face, and electronically.

19. Provides building coverage in the absence of the Cafeteria or Food Services Manager.

20. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department?s goals and objectives and the district?s mission and strategic plan.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).