Dishwasher/Food Server

Milaca; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Milaca Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher / Food Server to assist in meal preparation, service, and clean-up for students and staff. This role includes washing dishes, maintaining a clean dish area, and ensuring sanitation standards are met.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (ServSafe preferred) and experience in food service. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential in a busy school kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; ServSafe certification favored.
• Experience in food service, preparation, and/or catering preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for students, staff, and guests.
• Wash and sanitize tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dish room.
• Follow sanitation, health, and food standards and protocols.
• Identify and report safety or maintenance issues.

Skills

Basic math

English proficiency

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Punctual & reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

MILACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Dishwasher / Food Server

Reports to: Food Service Director

Dept: Elementary Food Service

Terms: 178 days/yr or Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 10:45 am - 1:45 pm

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the preparation, service, and clean-up of nourishing and attractive meals for school district students, staff, and guests. Washes and cleans tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keeps the dish room and area clean and organized. Complies with sanitation, health, and food standards and protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/License/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• ServSafe Certification

Work Experience:

• 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)
• Fluent in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English
• 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.

• Notifies supervisors concerning the need for repairs.
• 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.
• Maintains a clean and healthy work environment for food preparation and serving.
• Reads, understands, and follows chemical data, handling bulletins, nutrition labels, recipes, equipment warnings, and directions.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal safety regulations.

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.
• Attends safety training and school meetings as requested.
• Assists other staff with their duties.
• Problem solves, anticipates, and prevents foreseeable problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Work with interruptions.
• Capable of frequent to constant standing and walking on floors, which may be concrete, terrazzo, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, and rubber mats for over 75% of the workday.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds from floor to chest level and up to 40 pounds from waist to overhead(74”).
• Capable of repetitively lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level on an occasional to frequent basis.
• Capable of carrying 50 pounds at waist level up 50 steps.
• Capable of pushing and/or pulling carts and equipment loaded with or weighing over 100 pounds.
• Capable of circular motion tasks (i.washing, scrubbing, etc.) with the hands up to 10 minutes at a time.
• Capable of frequent stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and bending for variable periods of time.
• Capable of frequent trunk rotation and twisting for 90 minutes at a time.
• Capable of reaching or pushing with full arm extension.
• Capable of picking up and maneuvering flat and bulky items on the floor or in awkward positions weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for job tasks.
• Capable of operating commercial dishwashers, disposals and other equipment needed for the cleaning and sanitizing of dishes and cookware in a commercial setting.
• Ability to set up, clean and organize dishwashing areas.
• Capable of climbing step stools and stepladders to reach equipment and storage shelves.
• Capable of operating coffee pots, servers, warmers, ovens, steamers, slicers, and other equipment needed for the preparation and serving of large quantities of food.
• Capable of completing special duties assigned during the school year, during the summer, and other non-school days.

Equipment/Tools:

• Brooms
• Wet and dust mops
• Rolling mop buckets
• Garbage liners
• Garbage cans
• Trash and waste cans/carts
• Cleaning / disinfecting chemicals
• Dishwashers
• Dish dryers
• Disposals
• 2 & 4 wheeled carts
• Dollies
• Water hoses
• Hand broom
• Dustpan
• Servers
• Warmers
• Ovens
• Stoves
• Mixers
• Variety of food preparation, serving and storage equipment.
• Knives
• Slicers
• Steamers
• Other equipment as needed

Disclaimer: This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.