What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker Substitute position at Somerton Elementary School District 11?
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Food Service Department
TYPE: Classified STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY: $15.15 per hour, 9-month position, No Benefit Package WORK CALENDAR: 181 Day, Hours vary per day START DATE: September 2026
REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager and/or Food Service Director
SUMMARY: Under close supervision, assists with preparation and serving of meals in addition to the maintenance of the assigned cafeteria.
Specific Duties/Tasks Include:
- Assists with preparing a variety of food to be served.
- Sets up serving line.
- Washes fruit and vegetables.
- Prepares food for cook.
- Prepares snack bars, salads and salad bar.
- Serves food.
- Prepares food for next meal or next day.
- Unloads and properly stores commodities.
- Assists with ordering of food and food supplies.
- Maintains cleanliness and order of storage areas.
- Assists with cleaning of food service areas.
- May take food service deposits to district office for processing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills and Other Characteristics:
- Knowledge in record keeping practices.
- Knowledge of proper safety techniques.
- Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
- Knowledge of proper food handling techniques.
- Skill in following oral and written instructions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
- Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to moving kitchen equipment, cleaning solutions and chemicals.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or equivalent,
- One (1) year of food service experience preferred.
- Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring.
- Ability to possess a food handler's certification and other certificates as required.