SUMMARY:  To provide each school child with food of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal care. Responsible for direct supervision of food service workers in daily preparation and cooking of food for school nutrition lunch program. Responsible for all aspects of cafeteria management including food preparation, service, ordering, cost control procedures, sanitation, and necessary record keeping. Keeps own work area clean which is primarily indoors in a kitchen setting with occasional exposure to outdoor elements as necessary to meet the responsibilities associated with the position.   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Part-time, hourly position, Monday through Friday (180 days).  Typical workdays are 4.25 hours in length, with occasional work occurring outside normal working hours in the evenings during the week and weekends.    

  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Most work is performed in a cafeteria/kitchen setting, with regular use of food preparation equipment.  

  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  

• Must be able to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic.  

• Follow oral and written instructions.  

• Must be able to stand all day.  

• Must be able to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds.  

• Must have a steady response to unpredictable situations.   

• Must have the ability to get along well with others.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• High School Diploma or GED  

  

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed as appropriate.   

• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.  

  

  

Specific Position Responsibilities:  In conducting this role, the Food Service Worker shall:  

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• Prepare and cook food for the school nutrition breakfast and lunch program according to production sheets and recipes, using proper food handling techniques.  

• Demonstrate understanding of the meal pattern requirements for both breakfast and lunch, and guide students towards selecting healthy, reimbursable meals.  

• Operate kitchen equipment as necessary, including but not limited to ovens, steamers, kettles, grill and dish washer, mechanical choppers, graders, slicers, and mixer.   

• Set up serving line at mealtime; serve meals and keep all foods stocked on serving line throughout meal period.   

• May serve or operate cash register as needed.  

• May assist with entry on computer.  

• Ensure that proper sanitation techniques are always utilized in preparation, service, food temperature control, and proper storage of uncooked and prepared food.   

• Clean and maintain small equipment, wash pots and pans as needed and perform general cleaning as appropriate.   

• Ensure cost control through conscientious portion control, recipe compliance, accurate weighing and measuring, and proper channeling of leftover foods.  

• Attend scheduled trainings to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise.   

• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head Cook and/or Food Service Director   

  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, requirements, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, requirements, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.