Food Service Assistant (District Sub Roamer #4)

TrulyHired; Howell (MI); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired seeks a Food Service Assistant to help with the student nutrition program. This role includes food preparation, cleaning, and supporting kitchen staff in various schools. Candidates must possess effective communication skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position is part-time with a schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., highlighting organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must pass a basic math skills test.
• Willing to work at all schools.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving.
• Clean and sanitize work spaces and equipment.
• Follow food safety protocols.
• Label, date, and store leftover food.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Food Service Assistant - District Sub Roamer #4
Location: Roaming position; could potentially be at a different building each day
Reports To: Kitchen Manager, Food Service Director and/or Principal/Assistant Principal
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (15 hrs/wk; 3 hrs/day)
Status: Ten (10) month position
First day of school for students - Last day of school for students
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary

The Food Service Substitute provides support in our student nutrition program by assisting other Food Service Assistants, the Kitchen Manager and the Food Service Supervisor in the overall management and organization of the food service program while providing excellent customer service to staff, students and families.

Essential Functions

• Sub - must be willing to work at all schools; hours and times may vary and may increase due to school and position.
• Clean and sanitize work space before and after food preparation.
• Follow standard recipes and food safety protocols while cooking.
• Help with preparing side dishes and assembling foods.
• Help count/prepare condiments needed for lunch. If using cups and packets, record beginning counts on FPR. If using bulk, weigh, and record weight to FPR.
• Assist in putting stock away.
• Help serve lunch.
• Replenish food as needed in cold and/or hot cart.
• Assist with recording on daily production sheets.
• Label, date and store leftover food.
• Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment (including milk coolers) and washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils.
• Dispose of trash and prepare cardboard for recycling.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student accounts.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Regular, predictable in-person attendance.
• Any other duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

Education & Experience

High school diploma (or equivalent); must pass a basic math skills test.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to work with the general public and students.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications and Additional Skills

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies/administrative guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts succinctly.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administration and the school community.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to coordinate hands, eyes, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as cooking, washing dishes and operating a computer keyboard, cash register, and telephone. The employee is required to be on their feet walking around the cafeteria and food service department building for several hours at a time. The employee is required to exert physical effort in work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, walking, standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds from floor to waist height. Required vision includes close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Adaptability

The work environment is moderately loud, usually indoors with controlled climate conditions. Employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period, subject to varying weather conditions, for the purposes of accomplishing essential functions. This position requires the employee to work in different building cafeterias and food service departments as needed and requires travel by employee's automobile between buildings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Howell Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin or handicap of any individual. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.