Food Service Worker III-A - Topeka Public Schools

REPORTS TO: FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE MANAGER/BUILDING PRINCIPAL

SUPERVISES: 0 EMPLOYEES

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9 Month Calendar

Hourly wage and work year to be determined by the 501 Board of Education

Works 5-7.5 hours per day in a Middle or High School Kitchen

Must attend and successfully complete Food Safety Basics class within the first six months of employment, and once every 5 years

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

More advanced math skills, including multiplication and division

Ability to read and write the English language

Demonstrate knowledge of food safety basics

Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to stand up to 7.5 hours

Knowledge of portion sizes

Ability to work well with others

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To prepare and/or cook food in a kitchen, serve food to a cafeteria tray line, and perform cleaning activities. May assist in the effective overall operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Program at different kitchen locations as needed.

• Preparation of food items
• Prepare food carts
• Set food in steam tables
• Serve food
• Run Fast-Lane Software
• Clean and Sanitize all food service areas and equipment
• Maintain and order supplies as needed
• Unloading and putting away stock
• Take and document temperatures
• Prepare for next day
• Wash dishes, pots and pans as needed
• Other duties as assigned