Food Service

District Wide; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Food Service employee to engage professionally with students and staff. This full-time position involves food preparation, catering coordination, and maintaining food safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, while adhering to strict health and safety standards in a dynamic kitchen environment. Opportunities for involvement in various school functions are included.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment.
• Must also be capable of short durations in cold or below-zero environments.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with staff, students, and visitors.
• Prepare food using various techniques as instructed.
• Ensure attractive presentation of foods for catering.
• Coordinate catering deliveries and requests.
• Monitor food temperature prior to service.

Skills

Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure

Ability to follow instructions & take initiative

Ability to work independently or with limited supervision

Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat constantly

Job description

Food Service

Liberty Independent School District District Wide - Liberty, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5002403

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 25, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Food Service

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to accurately count, weigh & measure
• Ability to follow instructions & take initiative in performance of assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis

Liberty Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must work in a hot, humid environment
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager or Operations Coordinator and Director of Food Service

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to complete food preparation.
• Complete or oversee attractive plating, panning, or other presentation of prepared foods for catering functions.
• Coordinate delivery of catering needs and special functions at Central Office.
• Provide buffet table settings, table service set-up, or meeting room set-ups and replenishment (as requested).
• Complete all catering request with attention to accuracy and visual appeal.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of classroom catering orders throughout the district.
• Assist in pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Provide cafeteria manager with written notification of food or equipment needs for special functions.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and institutes appropriate corrective actions if indicated.
• Disassemble catering functions when completed as instructions indicate.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with recipe development as assigned.
• Discard or properly stores left-over foods.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Reports to work at scheduled time with proper uniform & appropriately groomed.
• Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.
• Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
• Participates in meetings, training sessions & culinary seminars as scheduled.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

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