Kitchen Specialist

Position/Job Title: Kitchen Specialist

Reports to: Nutrition Services

Department/Campus: Assigned Campus

Classification: Nonexempt

Wage/Salary Stauts: Auxiliary, CAF-1, per SFISD Pay Ranges

Days Employed: 171,172 or 174 Days, per SFISD Pay Ranges

Primary Purpose: 

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred 
• Must pass Galveston County Health Department Food Handlers Certification 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Ability to understand written and verbal 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 math 

Experience: 

• None 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Food Preparation and Serving 

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes. 
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers. 
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a  clean and organized storage area. 

Safety and Sanitation 

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety. 
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary. 
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. 
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene. 

Other 

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately. 
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies. 
• Maintain daily food preparation records. 
• Complete annual continuing education requirements. 
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance. 
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel. 
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously. 
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy. 
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way. 
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart  

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting 

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching 

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds) 

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.