Food Service Preparer (4 hour)

Dayton Public Schools; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a full-time Food Service Preparer to assist in preparing meals, ensuring quality and safety standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good math and organizational skills, and the ability to follow sanitation procedures. This position demands reliability, effective communication with students, and adherence to safety protocols. It's ideal for someone enthusiastic about serving meals in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals.
• Serve meals with a positive attitude.
• Follow work schedules and organize duties before starting tasks.
• Ensure safety and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Good math skills

Organizational ability

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of food preparation

Manual dexterity

Ability to safely use cleaning equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Computerized cash register

Job description

Food Service Preparer (4 hour)

Dayton Public Schools, Dayton, Ohio

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Job Details

Job ID: 4915279
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties:

The Dayton Way

• Support and maintain the District’s core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for nutrition services in daily activities.
• Meet the challenges of preparing quality meals while complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
• Ensure product quality through adequate storage and product rotation.
• Collaborate and engage effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors to ensure great customer service.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation, service and clean-up of meals using standardized recipes, designated portion sizes and proper sanitation procedures.
• Serve children with a positive attitude.
• Follows work schedules, plans and organizes duties prior to beginning tasks.
• Stores, utilizes and disposes of food and supplies following federal, state, local and district regulations.
• Complies with department rules, procedures, administrative directives and regulations, district policies and procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Follows sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Fulfill performance responsibilities in location(s) assigned.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned.
• Responsible for correctly identifying meal components in order to assure accurate reimbursable meal counts.
• Spot mop and sweep spills in the kitchen/serving line area as needed to prevent accidents.
• Cleaning of work areas, food service equipment and cafeteria tables.
• Attend district and department meetings, in-services and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service manager, Supervisor, Associate Director or Director.

CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES

Job-specific

• Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
• Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
• Self-Motivated = ability to achieve daily tasks and responsibilities without needing constant direction from supervisors.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S
• Reliable transportation

Verifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Good math skills, record keeping and organizational ability
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to understand and follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Knowledge of supplies, food service equipment
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to run a computerized cash register and count money accurately.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and is occasionally required to walk, stand, lift/carry, push/pull, balance, reach/handle objects, and perform repetitive motions. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and stamina necessary for the effective performance of duties.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work is performed in a school setting, primarily in a kitchen or cafeteria environment

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]