Primary Function:

Works cooperatively with other staff members to ensure a smooth, efficient meal service operation by preparing and serving safe, tasty and attractive foods according to the guidelines of the school nutrition program.

Essential Duties:

Attends job related classes and workshops

Practices procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personnel habits to assure that sanitation standards are met

Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing, and serving food

Maintains the food inventory in the dry storage and freezer

Practices correct procedure in checking in food items from vendor

Maintains the large equipment, floors in the kitchen and the freezer and coolers to ensure that they meet safety and sanitation standards

Participates in implementing promotions of special school and community activities consistent with board policy

Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager

Knows, abides by, and enforces school system policies

Additional Responsibilities:

Adheres to all rules and regulations 

Performs other duties assigned by the Nutrition Manager 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensing: None Required

Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, organization, management, math and money handling, deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, office machines and food preparation.

Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, clean and well groomed, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties, ability to lift 35 lbs., work in a high heat and humidity, and stand up to six hours.