Assists in the preparation, service, and clean-up of nourishing and attractive meals for school district students, staff, and guests. Complies with all applicable sanitation and health standards. Follows established food production programs and procedures.

  QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/License/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

   Work Experience:

• Experience Required: None

• Experience in food service, preparation, and/or catering preferred.

   Special Knowledge/Essential Skills: 

• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and basic algebra)

• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to others

• Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish a variety of assigned tasks

• Ability to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals

• Ability to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution

• Ability to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous, helpful manner

• Ability to be trained to meet job responsibilities

• Dependable, punctual, reliable, accurate and safe worker

    Other: 

• Clear state criminal and child abuse background checks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and recognizes safe building and working conditions, and school safety procedures.

   

  • Correctly uses and disposes of cleaning products.

  • Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and equipment to prevent damage to property, self, and others. 

  • Complies with all local, state, and federal safety regulations.

  • Reads, understands, and follows chemical data/handling bulletins, nutrition labels, recipes, and equipment warnings and directions.

• Works cooperatively in a courteous and time sensitive manner with colleagues, supervisors, students, staff, and the general public on a daily basis. 

   

  • Reports to work each day on time, clean, neat, and in uniform.

  • Assists visiting public and staff in a courteous manner. 

  • Assists other staff with their duties. 

• Supports and performs kitchen and cooking duties as directed by the first cook and food service director. 

   

  • Maintains a clean and healthy work environment for food preparation, dishwasher duties, and serving. Sets up, cleans, and organizes food preparation and serving areas. 

  • Prepares, transports, and serves a variety of foods to students, staff, and the public. 

• Problem-solves, anticipates, and prevents foreseeable problems.

• Attends safety in-services, training, and school meetings as requested. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

District application can be found at: www.milaca.k12.mn.us under District Info > Employment Opportunities