The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive services for over 65 years.
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Job Title: Food Service Worker
Location: Tonawanda, NY
Shift: Full Time- 40 hours
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent PLUS one year of experience in professional food service.
Duties: Prepares daily school lunch menu items and other tasks as specified by the Cook/Manager.
As a Food Service Worker, you’ll also receive:

• Affordable Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Great Work-Life balance
• On the job training
• Opportunities for advancement

See our full Job Description listed below:
Job Description
Job Title: Food Service Worker
Department: Educational Program
Job Grade: 1
Position Summary:
Prepares daily school lunch menu items and other tasks as specified by the Cook/Manager. May be assigned to any aspect of the school food service operation.
Reporting Relationship:
Receives general supervision from Cook/Manager and administrative supervision from School Administrative Coordinator.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Uses proper methods of food preparation and production
• Uses proper portion control in food preparation and production.
• Uses kitchen equipment safely.
• Practices proper methods of sanitation
• Demonstrates the flexibility necessary to accommodate changing needs.
• Attends all mandated in-service sessions and displays a willingness to attend specific training as required by the position and/or supervisor.
• Recognizes potential and current problems; uses effective problem solving skills
• Reports immediately all accidents/incidents to appropriate staff members.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent PLUS one year of experience in professional food service.
PLUS
Experience in school food service preferred; Knowledge of proper methods of kitchen equipment care and sanitation; Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, sit, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, climb flight of stairs; Good physical strength and be able to lift/transfer a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted and is able to assist in two-three person lifts as necessary; Must be able to perform physical tasks outlined in the education program’s Safe Student Movement manual; Must have the ability to see, hear, listen, speak clearly, good motor coordination: grip, strength, eye-hand coordination

• Mental Requirements:

The ability to concentrate in a noisy and crowded environment; The ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, write in clear, organized manner, show good judgment, independent action, prioritizing, following directions; Works independently, as well as cooperatively with others. Be approachable and enthusiastic and meet job related tasks accordingly.

• Human Relations Skills:

The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, both oral and written, serve as an appropriate role model to co-workers and program participants; Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner; Adhere to agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations; Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

• Equipment Operation:

The ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment; dishwasher, stove/oven/grill, slicer, scale, food thermometer; the ability to drive agency vehicle/van; Use kitchen cleaners, chemicals and ability to come in contact with normal cafeteria dust/dirt, odors and fumes.
Agency Principles:

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.
I have received and reviewed the above job description and essential physical demand form.
I can perform the assigned job duties. I agree to the job responsibilities therein.
______ WITHOUT reasonable accommodations.
_______WITH reasonable accommodations.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please explain:
__________________________________________________ ___________________________
Signature Date
“The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.