Crestwood Elementary-Cook

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare and serve a variety of foods in the school nutrition program. You will follow menus, maintain records, operate the point-of-sale system, and uphold HACCP standards across multiple school sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, prior institution food service experience, and the flexibility to work at any school site. The role requires physical stamina and teamwork to support students and staff daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred background in institution food service.
• Demonstrated aptitude, competence or training for the assigned responsibilities.
• Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
• Must be available to work at any school site.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves a large quantity of foods and beverages as specified by menus, recipes, and production records.
• Maintains required forms, records, and reports.
• Operates point-of-sale and counts money and makes change.
• Performs duties involved in safe food preparation and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Works cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, students, and parents.
• Attends required trainings and follows HACCP procedures.
• Maintains high level of personal hygiene.
• Sets up and merchandises food and service areas.
• Assists in inventory and in monitoring food waste.

Skills

Food service experience

Flexibility to work at multiple sites

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Goal: Prepares and serves a variety of foods and assists in other related tasks in the food service production and/or service area.

Job Type:Classified Job Class Code:7241

Position Type: Hourly Reports to:Cafeteria Manager; Assistant Director of School Nutrition; Coordinators, Director of School Nutrition

Terms of Employment:Compensation will be based on 180 contract days and F5 board-approved salary schedule. Hours will vary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background in institution food service
• Demonstrated aptitude, competence or training for the assigned responsibilities.
• Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
• Must be available to work at any school site.

Physical Requirements:

• Push, pull, carry and lift large and heavy items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop and climb.
• Stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Prepares and serves a large quantity of a variety of foods and beverages as specified by the menus, recipes, and production records.
• Maintains required forms, records, and reports.
• Accurately runs a point-of-sale.
• Counts money and make change accurately
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Works cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, students, and parents.
• Attends required trainings.
• Follows all standard operating procedures in accordance with the Food Service Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan.
• Maintains a high-level of personal hygiene.
• Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas.
• Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment.
• Properly disposes of waste.
• Assists in taking inventory.
• Works rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Adopted: August 1, 1980

Revised: September 1, 1984, February 14, 1990, August 4, 1998, May 24, 2011, October 30, 2014, July 1, 2024

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