Copy Of Food Service Operator

Abbeville County School District; United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeville County School District is seeking a Food Service Operator for 180-day, full-time service in the district cafeteria. Under supervision, you will help supervise students at mealtime and assist with food distribution, cleanup, and maintaining a safe, orderly dining area.

The role emphasizes clear communication, ability to work under pressure, confidentiality, and teamwork with teachers and staff. Candidates with prior lunch or food service aide experience in a school setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Composure under pressure

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Title: Food Service Operator 180 Days. Full-time: 6 hours per day.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, Lunchroom Manager and Director of Food Services, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.
• Be able to lift at least forty pounds

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.