Food Service Staff (Part-Time)

Lancaster County Public Schools; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring a welcoming environment for students. Your contributions will directly impact the daily experiences of students and staff alike. If you have a passion for food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values your efforts and provides a chance to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Desire to put forth best effort in all assigned duties.
• Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while ensuring sanitation standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Money Handling

Cleaning Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dish Machine

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Position is responsible for preparation and serving of food, cleaning kitchen equipment and facility, unloading trucks and other duties designated by the manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS:

1. Follows procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met as required by the Virginia Department of Health.
2. Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing and serving food as required by the Virginia Department of Health.
3. Serves customers promptly and courteously using correct portion sizes; serves food that is attractive and appealing; maintains temperature of food on serving line and keeps line clean at all times.
4. Processes customers promptly and accurately, paying close attention not to divulge student’s lunch status; must have the ability to accurately count money, make change, and count drawer out at the end of day.
5. Operates the dish-room, rinses trays and utensils and washes by sending through dish machine; checks trays and utensils for cleanliness before returning them to the lines; cleans area including inside of dish machine; may be assigned to dispose of trash.
6. Cleans assigned work area to include but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, cleaning walls, ovens, mixers, tables, steamer, kettle, dish machine, warmer and utensils.
7. Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
8. Attends job related training classes and workshops.
9. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
10. Other duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & Education Requirements:

A Desire to put forth best effort in all assigned duties. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Ability to complete written forms and records.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk and to reach overhead. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The manager will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Area Cafeteria Supervisor or appropriate administrator. Lancaster County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.