Food Service - General Utility Worker

Young World Physical Education; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 24,383 - 25,761; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a part-time Food Service Utility Worker in Thorndale, Pennsylvania. The role includes food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The starting pay is $17.70 per hour, increasing to $18.70 after a probation period of 520 hours. Applicants need to provide mandatory clearances as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food preparation and serving.
• Follow safe food handling practices.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils properly.
• Assume responsibilities when Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Follow instructions and take initiative

Knowledge of USDA meal pattern

Personal cleanliness and sanitation knowledge

Ability to withstand temperature extremes

Learn kitchen equipment operation

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Physical ability to perform responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service - General Utility Worker

Coatesville Area School District, District wide – Thorndale, Pennsylvania

Job Details

Job ID: 4561159
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 12, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary Statement: The Food Service Utility Worker participates in food preparation in any area, serving of food, setting up counters, cashiering, operating a dish machine, and cleaning up kitchen facilities and serving areas. Must follow proper food safety handling procedures and have basic knowledge of operating a register.

Essential Functions

• Work in all areas assigned by the Food Service Manager.
• Accept alternating assignments in all preparation areas, on the serving line, in the dish room, on the cash register, and during cleaning periods.
• Follow safe food handling practices and maintain standards of health, sanitation, and safety as required by the State Board of Health.
• Keep all kitchen areas and equipment clean and sanitary efficiently.
• Responsible for proper use, operation, and sanitation of dishwashing machine or component sink area.
• Sweep the floor in the kitchen preparation area.
• Check out purchased or commodity foods from storerooms, refrigerators, or freezers daily.
• Observe areas where help is needed and do whatever is necessary to expedite work.
• Display an attitude of cooperation and accommodation to all coworkers, students, faculty, and administration.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as needed or as the Food Service Manager may assign.

Other Duties

• Operate Food Service equipment and utensils properly and carefully.
• Use proper food safety handling procedures.
• Wear appropriate attire for the Food Service kitchen.
• Avoid unsafe practices that can result in injury.
• Follow lifting procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the operation when Manager is not available.
• Assume responsibility for all equipment under the area.
• Assume responsibility for daily receipts and sales when Manager is not available.
• Assume responsibility for checking deliveries when Manager is not available.
• Guard against waste of fuel, water, and electricity.
• Use older stock first.
• Maintain and clean equipment regularly.
• Be careful in the use of supplies and equipment to avoid unnecessary loss or damage.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Must be able to read and write.
• Follow instructions, observe, and take initiative where help is needed.
• Have knowledge of or be willing to learn requirements of USDA meal pattern as specified by the USDA child nutrition program.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and knowledge of sanitation principles as related to food preparation.
• Withstand having hands in water and tolerate extremes in temperature.
• Learn the operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Be able to lift up fifty pounds and stand on cement floor up to six hours.
• Possess the physical ability to perform the above responsibilities.

$17.70 per hour, with an increase to $18.70 per hour after the 520 hours of probation period is completed. Positions could be anywhere from 3 - 5 hours per day.

External Candidates will be required to provide mandatory clearances. This includes the Act 34 (State Criminal Clearance), Act 151 (Child Abuse) and Act 114 (FBI Clearance). All Clearances must be within one year.

Position Type

Part-Time