Food Service Assistant

Sylvania; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovington Municipal Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide friendly, responsive service in a clean and safe cafeteria environment, following recipes, production records and manager instructions.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to stand for long periods, basic cooking and cleaning skills, and willingness to follow policies and health regulations while working with students, staff and parents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of interviews, background investigations and fingerprint clearance prior to employment.
• Willingness to submit all employee-related documents truthfully and completely.
• Sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Basic cooking and cleaning skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all policies, procedures and training programs.
• Prepare and cook food per recipes, production records and manager instructions.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment.
• Stock serving areas and maintain sanitation in food prep and serving areas.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and health regulations.
• Serve meals to students, staff and parents.
• Be ready to assist coworkers and rotate stock using FIFO.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Food Service Worker

General Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Food Service Manager, workers provide friendly, responsive service in a clean and safe environment that all of our customers and co-workers will enjoy.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of all interviews, background investigations and fingerprint clearance requirements, prior to employment.
• Submission of all employee-related documents and forms free of false, misleading and/or incomplete information prior to employment.
• Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and socio-economic situations.
• Have basic cooking and cleaning skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply completely with all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, directives, assignments, and training program.
• Prepare and cook food as per recipes, production records and manager instruction
• Keep a clean and safe work area including equipment, utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintain clean and well-stocked serving areas including the serving line, salad bars and milk boxes.
• Maintain sanitation procedures in every area of food preparation, serving of meals and clean up.
• Follow al HAACP guidelines.
• Serve meals to students, staff and parents.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow workers as situations arise.
• Help put away deliveries in a safe manner, rotating stock using FIFO.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Remove trash from kitchen and dining room if applicable.
• Follow all local and Health regulation.
• Follow district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the cafeteria as directed by the manager or immediate supervisor.
• Ultimate accountability for all duties within the scope on this position's responsibilities.
• Submitting reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines.
• Other functions, duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or which are necessary or appropriate to the position.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods (up to 5 hours). Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop. Must possess a food handler's card within two (2) weeks of hire, if applicable. Must be able to safely lift and easily maneuver cases of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Safety & Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

SALARY:

Cafeteria Salary Schedule