Food Service Assistant-Class B-Jones Elementary

TrulyHired; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools is hiring a part-time school lunch worker for the Portage area. The role involves food preparation, inventory, and operating the point-of-sale system with students and staff.

You will maintain sanitation standards and participate in ongoing training to support a positive school lunch environment. Strong math, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with a valid Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and trustworthy demeanor.
• Ability to communicate well in writing and orally.
• Ability to maintain a positive image in public.
• Ability to stay calm in a stressful environment.
• Knowledge of School Food Service policies and program requirements.
• Must complete Food Handler Certification Course and maintain sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, production, planning, ordering, inventory and record keeping.
• Operate POS system, handle lunch/ala carte sales, and compute daily/monthly reports.
• Interact positively with students, staff and parents.
• Perform kitchen duties including cleaning and sanitation.
• Attend training and follow safety procedures and proper chemical use.
• May assist with after-hours catering and cross-training as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Honest and trustworthy

Communication skills

Positive public image

Calm under stress

Organized

Fast and accurate in busy setting

Enthusiastic about school lunch

Willing to work hard

Knowledge of School Food Service pol

Food Handler Certification

Education

Food Handler Certification Course

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Job Description

SHIFT: 7:30am-1:00pm, 5.5 hours, School Year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with food preparation, production, planning, food ordering, inventory and record keeping.
• Collects money in correct amounts for lunch and ala carte sales with a working knowledge of our point of sale system. Computes daily and monthly reports as required. Operates a point-of-sale station (register).
• Interacts with students and school faculty in a positive, constructive manner. Relates and communicates positively with students, co-workers, school staff and parents.
• Kitchen duties including but not limited to food production and operating a dishwasher.
• Maintains a positive productive work environment that adheres to strict sanitation practices.
• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Follows standards of safety and sanitation at all times, including the proper use of chemicals.
• Practices safe grooming habits as determined by local policy.
• Follows the Manager and Assistant Managers instructions. Uses equipment safely, follows assigned work schedule, uses efficient work techniques.
• Maintains required forms and records.
• Washing of dishes, including pots and pans.
• Informs manager of requested personal days or upcoming medical conditions (if possible) at least two weeks in advance.
• If a personnel problem arises, inform the manager of the problem for resolution.
• Wears proper attire, including a hair net covering the entire head, no excessive jewelry including dangle earrings, no fingernail polish, and proper shoes.
• Follows procedure in personnel matters including school and departmental requirements related to food service.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.
• Respects co-workers with proper language and interaction.
• Involved in clean-up of the kitchen area and other areas as designated. This may involve heavy cleaning of equipment, storerooms, serving lines, and the kitchen in general.
• May be required to move to a different position when needed by the absence of other personnel.
• May be called upon to work after-hours catering.
• Involved in cross training when deemed necessary and profitable by the manager.
• Willing and able to learn new skills and techniques.
• Participates in school food service promotions with a positive attitude.
• Informs the manager of any safety hazards. If necessary, take immediate action to correct the hazard.
• Prevents discriminatory practices and protects the identification of free and reduced students.
• Observes all rules and regulations of the School Food Service program.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Possess basic math skills.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Able to communicate well both in writing and orally.
• Able to project a positive image in public.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.
• Able to work hard in a well-organized manner.
• Able to be quick and accurate in a crowded, noisy atmosphere while maintaining a time schedule.
• Enthusiastic about school lunch and genuinely enjoys children of all ages.
• Willing to work hard.
• Have a thorough knowledge of School Food Service policies and program requirements.
• Successfully complete food service sanitation training and apply that knowledge to the job. Must take and pass an accredited Food Handler's Certification Course as prescribed in the Indiana Department of Health Food Code (revision January 1, 2005).
• Sanitation certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface, in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Able to work in a moderately loud work environment.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel, reach with arms and hands, use of eyes, use tasting and smelling senses, talk or hear.
• Able to visually adjust focus.
• Able to occassionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds, work near moving mechanical parts and heated or cooled equipment
• Occasional exposure to wet, cold or hot conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

DISCLAIMER

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to all PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines but not limited to the civility policy.

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