Food Service Support Person (Aide)

JOB TITLE: Food Service Support Person (Aide)

QUALIFICATIONS: All Food Service Support Persons shall possess an earned high school diploma or equivalency. Persons applying for Food Service Support positions must be of good moral character and shall meet the health qualifications required of the Board of Education. For Food Service Support Persons this shall include a (Physical Exam) and blood test (all of which is at the applicant’s expense). All applicants must also complete the necessary fingerprint and possible criminal background requirements in accordance with New Jersey statutes annotated and Board of Education policy.

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Division of Business and Finance

ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to and is supervised by the district Food Service Director.

JOB SUMMARY: Food Service Persons are responsible for the courteous, efficient serving of lunch to students and staff of the district.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In the following areas the Food Support Service Person shall have the general and specific duties listed:

1. Provide assistance in the preparation, packaging and organization of food for student and staff lunches and for special functions.

2. Collection of funds and the accurate record keeping of paid, free and reduced meals.

3. Maintaining an accurate inventory of all food and paper products.

4. Clean up and sanitation of food service equipment

5. Availability to work special evening functions as requested.

6. Maintaining a clean uniform and pair of shoes which must be white in color.

INTERACTION: Food Support Service Persons are required for serving students and staff. Employees are requested to develop positive interpersonal relationships with students, staff and other cafeteria support persons.

COMPENSATION GUIDE: in this category are part-time. Appendix B-7, Support Service Person – All positions

EVALUATION: Performance shall be evaluated by the immediate Supervisor under the direct supervision of a Division Head and/or the Superintendent of Schools. The Page 1 APPENDIX A-10(a) evaluation shall be done in accordance with Board of Education policy and regulation and shall include minimally a written mid-year assessment and a written end-of-the-year evaluation. Input for the evaluation will be based on day-to-day supervision, observation and those other indicators deemed relevant by the Supervisor to assess and evaluate performance.

(This job description specifies minimal requirements of the job and is not intended to limit the job responsibilities or duties).

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination and bias-based harassment based on actual or perceived:

• Race or color;
• Religion or creed;
• National origin, nationality, or ancestry;
• Sex, pregnancy, or breastfeeding;
• Sexual orientation;
• Gender identity or expression;
• Disability;
• Marital status or domestic partnership/civil union status;
• Liability for military service;
• Age;
• Atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, and the refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test.
• Discrimination in Housing
• Discrimination in Employment
• Discrimination in Public PlacesThe law prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to:
• Recruitment, job postings, interviews, and hiring decisions;
• Promotions;
• Terminations;
• Compensation, including salary and benefits;
• All terms, conditions or privileges of employment; and
• Membership in a union.

Anyone who believes their rights under the LAD have been violated may file a complaint with DCR within 180 days of the incident

Experience:

• Dietary aide: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person