Food Handler/Custodian

Chippewa Valley Schools; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools is seeking a Food Handler/Custodian for Clinton Township, MI. The 10-month, non-exempt role runs 6:30am–3:00pm and pays $22.44–$26.35 per hour. Primary duties include delivering, stocking, and ensuring cleanliness across district facilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid MI driver’s license, and basic math and safety knowledge. DOT-like testing and physicals are required before employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license; DOT driving standards.
• Experience in food service or safe food handling preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and store daily food and supply orders.
• Load/unload food and supplies, drive to satellite locations as needed.
• Perform custodial duties in Central Kitchen and daily trash/recycle removal.
• Follow health, safety, and DOT requirements; maintain records as required.

Skills

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Vehicle operation

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Michigan Driver's License

Job description

Food Handler/Custodian

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Food Handler/Custodian
• 10 month position - 215 days
• 8hrs/day
• $22.44/hr
• Work Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm
• Replacing Patrick Abbott / Todd Marshall
• EffectiveASAP

Position Summary

Drives a food service truck to deliver and pick up food/supplies/equipment to and from the schools throughout the district. Receives vendor deliveries delivered to warehouse. Stocks as well as ‘pulls’ food and supplies as requested.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Receives, stocks, restocks and stores daily school food and supply orders received from central kitchen and warehouse.
• Pulls daily stock for central kitchen and satellite operations, loads delivery trucks and drives deliveries via truck to satellite locations completes daily runs as necessary including processing of returns and restocks for the following days. Delivers cash receipts from satellites to the food service office and preforms pickup and delivery of daily school mail.
• Collect, load and unload food/paper supplies with and without assistance.
• Follows procedures involved in the receiving, storing and rotating various food/paper supplies.
• Detect truck driving and operating problems and report to transportation mechanics.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming and an effective work ethic.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, state and local health agency requirements, state board of education rules and regulations, board of education policies and procedures and contractual obligations.
• Preform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the director of food services or designee, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Custodial Duties: Cleaning floor and bathrooms in Central Kitchen on a daily basis.
• Removal of Central Kitchen trash and recyclables daily.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Employment Qualifications

(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.)

Education: This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Requires valid Michigan Drivers License and a valid State of Michigan Chauffeur’s Licensure. Must meet DOT driving standards.

Experience:

• This position requires one to three months of related experience in food service and/or safe food handling practices

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general math to count inventory and stock, required.
• Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions related to food supplies, equipment, operating of motor vehicles and a hi-low, preferred.

Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, required
• Ability to write simple correspondence, required
• Ability to handle cash and complete records requiring basic math skills, required
• Ability to successfully complete USDA Professional Development requirements, required.
• Ability to successfully complete physical demands tests, DOT like physical and drug tests, required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and school administrators and staff, required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required
• Ability to solve practical problems involving several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, required
• Ability to effectively use basic computer software applications, required
• Ability to drive and use a Hi-Lo, required
• Ability to rationally and effectively deal with emergencies, requiredAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors, required.

Testing:

Tests will include but not limited to, a DOT like physical and drug screen which includes a push/pull test of 400lbs and a lift test up to 50lbs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally push, pull, move up to 400 pounds. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration when driving the Food Service Trucks. The employee must be able to deal with extreme hot/cold temperatures and work in an environment that is very loud.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Title: Food Handler/Custodian -10 Month FLSA: Non- Exempt

Reports to: Director of Food ServicesUpdated:June 2016

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] . Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at [phone] or [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $22.44 to $26.35 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]