Food Service Worker

Job Purpose: Assists in preparing/serving nutritious meals to students/staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate well;

Ability to read and follow recipes;

Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. in varying frequency; must be able to kneel, sit, bend, walk, stand, and/or squat in various intervals as needed;

Possess diplomatic, congenial manner, neat, well-groomed appearance;

Other requirements as outlined by local and State Agencies and the Board of Trustees.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma preferred.

Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager and/or Child Nutrition Field Manager or Designee

Supervises: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;

Properly stores food and/or supplies to ensure freshness and safety;

Prepares foods as assigned;

Sets up serving lines, attractively displaying foods and serves students;

Portions food and may package meals to be taken to other locations;

Runs dish room as assigned;

Removes used dishes from prep/serving area; cleans counters, tables, and kitchen areas, sweeping and mopping as directed;

Scrapes, washes, and puts away pots/pans/trays and other kitchen utensils;

Removes trash to pick up area in a sanitary manner;

Cleans refrigerator/freezers, storeroom, all food service equipment, serving lines, etc. as directed on a daily and yearly basis;

Performs related duties as assigned by manager as required;

Follows and implements district and state Child Nutrition policies as specified by Child Nutrition Manager, and/or Director;

Works as cashier as needed or assigned by Child Nutrition Manager;

Reports all food/supply needs to Child Nutrition Manager;

Reports all staff or student concerns to Child Nutrition Manager immediately;

Reports to Child Nutrition Manager daily for special work assignments as needed;

Follows and carries out all cafeteria duties as assigned by Child Nutrition Manager daily;

Understands that all Child & Nutrition employees are subject to transfers within the district at the discretion of the Child Nutrition Director or other administrative officials;

Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Evaluation: Annual/ Non-certified Child Nutrition Evaluation Form

Terms of Employment: At-Will Employment / 183 Work Days / District Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt