Food Service Specialist-Part-time Substitute

Job Title:             Food Service Specialist-Part-Time Sub

Reports to:         Campus Food Service Manager

Dept./School:   Food Service Department

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Primary Purpose:

               To promote the efficient operation of the Hudson School Food Service in providing nutritious meals for the school’s students and staff.  Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

               Must obtain a food handlers certificate with the county health department.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

               Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions.

               Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.

               Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.

               Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Experience:

               None required

Major job responsibilities and duties:

Food Preparation and Serving:

1. Prepare quality food according to planned menu of standardized recipes.
2. Serve food according to the meal schedules, departmental policies and procedures.
3. Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
4. Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
2. Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
4. Maintain personal appearance and good hygiene.

Other

1. Handle and record cashier functions accurately (if applicable)
2. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
3. Work on any campus.
4. Inventory-receiving, stocking, and delivering of food and supplies. Including dry, cooler, and freezer.

Supervisory responsibilities

               None

Equipment Used:

               Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts.  Driving car, truck, and van.

Working conditions:

This position is classified as Non-Exempt for the purposes of the Fair labor Standards Act, as having a possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens; and as Safety Sensitive, the employee will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.

Mental Demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors:

               Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.  Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing, moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 *Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The district Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Donny Webb, Superintendent, 6735 Ted Trout Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904 ph: 936-875-9256.

Salary : $11