Food Service Assistant (District Sub Roamer #5)

TrulyHired; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired is looking for a Food Service Assistant - District Sub Roamer in Howell, Michigan. This position involves supporting the student nutrition program across multiple school buildings. Duties include food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and effective communication skills, alongside the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. This is a non-exempt ten-month role with variable hours based on school needs.

Qualifications

• Must pass a basic math skills test.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student accounts.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Assistant - District Sub Roamer #5

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.

School Year: 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 workspace before and after food prep.
• 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.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Education and 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.
• Additional Qualifications: Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies/administrative guidelines; excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, speak clearly and communicate 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 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 must 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. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds from floor to waist height. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Adaptability:

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. The environment is normally indoors with controlled climate conditions. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions. The position requires the employee to work in different building cafeteria and food service departments as needed. Travel via employee's automobile between buildings is required.

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.