Food Service, 3.25 hours - Ottumwa Community School District
Ottumwa, IA
About the Job
OTTUMWA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Ottumwa, Iowa
JOB TITLE: Food Service Employee, 10:45 am - 1:15 pm
REPORTS TO: Director of Food and Nutritional Services and Food Service Managers
To plan and organize his/her own work under the direction of the School Food Service Manager, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Food Service Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Must have general knowledge of large quantity cooking.
+ Must have ability to follow standardized recipes.
+ Must know how to operate all food service equipment.
+ Completion of School Food Service Short Courses 1 & 2 recommended.
+ Must be physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods of time and to walk much of the time during the day.
+ Must be able to work in warm surroundings.
+ Must be able to lift materials weighing at least 55 pounds.
+ Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ To assist in preparing standardized recipes and may assist in helping set up service areas, portioning and/or serving items prepared.
+ To understand and implement good nutrition in preparation and serving of the food items.
+ Able to operate various pieces of kitchen equipment such as fryer, chopper, slicer, convection ovens, steamers and various other equipment.
+ To help maintain control of food and supply costs with proper handling and storage procedures.
+ To assist in cleaning and storage of kitchen equipment, tables and floors. Example: pans, trays, vats, eating utensils, and mopping floors in case of a spill, washing tables between lunches, etc.
+ Is accurate in all areas of assigned work.
+ To maintain extremely high standards of sanitation for self and working area.
+ Be well informed in assigned jobs so quality of job is without question.
+ To take initiative to complete other duties without being urged to do so.
+ To work well with fellow employees, communicating with others and manager so little supervision is necessary.
+ Is polite and sociable with students and faculty.
+ To create a hassle-free environment with new ideas on easier methods to perform jobs assigned.
+ Is prompt and dependable about attending work, keeps involved in work-related activities, always alert and energetic.
+ Performs other such duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Never
0%
Occasional
1-32%
Frequent
33-66%
Constant
67%
+ A.
Standing
X
B.
Walking
X
C.
Sitting
X
D.
Bending/Stooping
X
E.
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
X
F.
Climbing/Stairs
X
G.
Driving
X
H.
Lifting (10 lbs.)
X
I.
Carrying (20 feet)
X
J.
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
X
Computer
X
Other
K.
Working Conditions
Inside
X
Outside
X
Extremes of
Temperature/Humidity
X
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel.
DATE: 12/07; 7/23
Source : Ottumwa Community School District