Food Service Team Leader - 182 Day

Prince William County Public Schools; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools is seeking a cafeteria worker to support daily school meal operations. Responsibilities include preparing food from recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with records and schedules.

The role requires coordinating with staff and ensuring safety and sanitation in a busy school kitchen. The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma or GED, a sanitation certificate preferred, and about two years of institutional food service experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and the functional operation of a school kitchen.
• Knowledge of kitchen routines and cleanliness requirements.
• Ability to communicate courteously with cafeteria personnel, students, and school community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cafeteria operations and food preparation according to recipes.
• Direct and supervise work of other cafeteria employees as needed.
• Prepare daily records, reports, and work schedules.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation certificate

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or general education (GED) preferred; two years of institutional food service experience, possession of a sanitation certificate preferred; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Knowledge of food preparation and the functional operation of a school kitchen. Knowledge of kitchen routines and cleanliness requirements.

Ability to follow and enforce the manager’s instructions. Ability to recognize sanitation and safety hazards and take corrective action. Ability to direct and supervise work of other employees. Ability to perform all tasks in cafeteria operations. Ability to prepare new and different food from a recipe. Ability to assist with the preparation of daily records, reports, and preparation of work schedules. Ability to communicate courteously with cafeteria personnel, students, and school community and maintain effective working relationships. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme hear, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.