REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager/Food Service Director

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Substitute

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.  Handle financial transactions of the students and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the preparation and serving of foods, according to instructions provided by the Head Cook or the Food Service Director.
• Follow state and local health and safety regulations for the proper handling and storage of food, and the cleaning of cafeteria equipment.
• Receive money from customers and keep accurate records of the transactions.
• Prepare a daily deposit for the food service director to pick up.  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe all other safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head Cook or the Food Service Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D., preferred 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to interpret and modify recipes.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education in such topics as dietary information, State and Federal regulations and technology.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to operate cash registers, calculators and adding machines.
• Basic computer skills, or willingness to learn those skills if needed to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to be bonded. 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Kitchen equipment; for example, dishwashers, ovens, slicers, steam kettles.
• Office machines, such as calculators, computers, word processors, adding machines.
• Cash register.
• Calculator.
• Adding machine. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent use of noisy and hazardous kitchen equipment.
• Requirement to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning and disinfecting.
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Repetitive hand motions are used in such activities as stirring, assembling, and scooping.
• Work hours may be extended occasionally, in order to complete an essential job or to comply with rules regarding bank deposits.
• Potential exposure to unruly children.
• Potential exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary: $15.00/hour
• Fringe Benefits: None 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application.  Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.  

If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.