Food Preparer

Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting all departments as needed with filing, straightening, dusting, document destruction as instructed and any other duties as assigned.

• Making copies for all departments.
• Directing and assisting customers.
• Straightening any areas of the office as instructed.
• Dusting any areas of the office as instructed.
• Filing.
• Destruction of any documents as instructed.
• Reorganization, boxing or shelving of books, files and, records.
• Shredding.
• Creates a high- quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Individual must be able to perform each essential duty necessary to perform this job satisfactorily. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervision. Must be able to read and understand cursive writing. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from High school or GED certificate or graduation from a formal business school, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and 2 years general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of office practices and procedures, English grammar, spelling and punctuation; Customer Service knowledge of principles and processes for customer services. Assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards for services for customer satisfaction and making sound decisions based on Texas statutes.Skilled in operating a personal computer, scanner, calculator, copier, shredder, typewriter (minimum 40 wpm), telephone, laser printer, electronic time clock, and fax machine. Read and write manuals, office memos and letters. Perform basic mathematical calculations; analyze data; communicate effectively, both in person and on the phone utilizing active listening skills. Maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers and the public. Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and problem solving to work with positively and effectively with other employees and elected officials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties require: daily sitting, standing, walking, talking, listening, use of hands and/or fingers to handle, pick-up, grasp, pinch, type or feel; frequent lifting of objects up to 30 pounds; occasional stooping and lifting of objects of up to 40 pounds; close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Occasional use of stepladder. Physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.