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Fulton County, GA; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fulton County in Georgia is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker in the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities. The role includes preparing meals, serving food, and keeping kitchens clean in line with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED with culinary training; ServSafe certification is preferred. Teamwork, policy adherence, and reliable performance in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with related culinary training or equivalent experience.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred for this role.
• Ability to learn and apply county/department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals following approved menu: breakfast, lunch, snacks and special diets; chops, slices, mixes, measures as needed; ensures proper cooking temperatures.
• Serves meals and regulates meal eligibility; ensures correct portion control and records meals served.
• Sanitizes and cleans surfaces and equipment; maintains refrigerator/freezer cleanliness and inventory records.
• Maintains inventory and documents deliveries; logs temperatures; labels items by date; processes supply requisitions.
• Supervises interns and volunteers; coordinates training and assigns tasks.

Education

High School Diploma or GED + vocational training in cooking, baking, culinary arts or related field

ServSafe Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED PART-TIME POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE NO MORE THAN 29 HOURS PER WEEK)

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in cooking, baking, culinary arts or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

ServSafe Food Safety Certification issued through the National Restaurant Association is preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure,

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform defined duties related to providing food services, including preparing breakfasts, lunches, and snacks; serving food; cleaning kitchens and cafeterias; maintaining inventory and records and supervision of interns and volunteers.

Essential Functions

Prepares meals: follows approved and prescribed menu for breakfast, lunch, snacks and special diet items; performs chopping, slicing, mixing, measuring and other prep tasks, cooks and warms food to proper internal temperatures according to safety guidelines; inspects quality of food, anticipates and preps food for next meal; operates all equipment in accordance to safety procedures.

Serves prepared food: regulates meal eligibility/scans badges; regulates correct portion control; maintains record of meals served.

Sanitizes and cleans surfaces in accordance with Fulton County policies and procedures using proper sanitizing, cleaning and degreasing solutions; cleans all equipment, utensils, pots, pans, dishes and trash cans; maintains cleanliness of refrigerator, freezer and storeroom.

Maintains inventory and documents; inspects food and supply delivery against order; correctly stores products in appropriate location, completes daily refrigerator and freezer temperature log, labels all food and non-food products by date, completes food and supply requisition form.

Supervises interns and volunteers: coordinates and trains interns and volunteers.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

• Customer service under pressure: Maintains professionalism and service quality during peak demand, resolving issues quickly while supporting diverse customers.
• Operational planning and execution: Efficiently organizes prep, production, and delivery workflows to meet strict meal schedules and resource constraints.
• Adaptability and rapid problem solving: Adjusts menus, substitutions, and processes on the fly to handle equipment failures, supply shortages, or sudden volume changes.
• Team cohesion and communication: Coordinates seamlessly with kitchen staff, supervisors, and service teams to ensure synchronized meal operations.
• Safety and risk awareness: Applies food-handling, sanitation, and hazard-prevention protocols to safeguard staff and customers in high-tempo environments.
• Technical and equipment proficiency: Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots commercial kitchen tools, appliances, and inventory systems with precision.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to use simple tools, equipment or machinery requiring little or no training.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning

Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi‑routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.