Food Service Worker

BUCKEYE CENTRAL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Title: FOOD SERVICE WORKER (5 hour day: approximately , M-F)

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Prepares and serves meals. Performs additional food service duties as directed.

Minimum • Meets all education/training requirements described in the USDA Professional Standards Rule for

Qualifications: School Nutrition Employees. Complies with annual continuing education requirements.

• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
• Performs consistently accurate math and measurement calculations.

Note: Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis intervention, etc.).

Physical Demands: Duties may involve moderate physical exertion. Examples: moving bulk food supplies, operating commercial kitchen equipment, performing repetitive fine motor tasks using cooking utensils, standing for prolonged periods, and traveling to multiple worksites.

Essential 1. Prepares/serves food. Helps maintain an orderly/sanitary kitchen. Performs ancillary

Functions: duties that support the effective delivery of quality food services.

• Follows published menus. Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control. Complies with USDA child nutrition guidelines. Uses products carefully to reduce waste. Records food usage on production records. Works with staff to address the needs of students with dietary restrictions.
• Complies with health and food safety regulations (e.g., hazard analysis critical control point principles, portion size, sanitation procedures, temperature controls, etc.).
• Sets up serving lines. Gives attention to the attractive presentation of food. Replenishes food to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Provides alternate menu items as needed.
• Operates the cash register and/or point-of-sale (POS) system. Follows district guidelines for personal checks/charges. Ensures money is exchanged correctly and cash is not left unattended.
• Protects the privacy of free and reduced-price meal information.
• Accounts for all meals served. Resolves discrepancies. Submits records as directed.
• Operates the dishwasher. Verifies sanitization cycles are completed properly.
• Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, dining tables, etc.
• Follows established sanitization procedures to properly clean items that require hand washing.
• Ensures leftover food, supplies, and equipment are stored properly.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Follows approved food safety procedures. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages/spoiled products. Organizes, stores, dates and rotates stock as directed.

2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

• 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.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.

5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Performance Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual

Evaluation: agreements and district administrative procedures.

Working The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic

Conditions: information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.

Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations, and health laws.

This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.