Food Service Worker

Sanford-Fritch Independent School District; Fritch (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford-Fritch Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to enhance our food service operations. You will work efficiently in a busy environment, ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. The position requires physical stamina to handle various tasks and equipment used in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand ingredient and chemical labels.
• Ability to measure for recipes involves using multiplication and division.
• Must communicate with students, parents, and coworkers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate food service routines and practices effectively.
• Ensure safety of the food service environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Reading and understanding ingredient labels

Adjusting quantity recipes

Communicating effectively

Teamwork

Tools

Commercial food mixers

Ovens

Point-of-sale computers

Job description

Food Service Worker

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To effect the efficient operation of food service routines and practices associated with a busy food service operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education/Other Requirements

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED

• Sanitary gloves, protective gloves, non-skid shoes, safety glasses, hot pads.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand ingredient and chemical labels, warnings, recipes and production information written in English.
• Must be able to adjust quantity recipes (multiplication, division, fractions and percentages) and measure for recipes.
• Must be able to determine the effect of ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) on final food product and adjust preparation accordingly.
• Must be able to handle a frequent change of task.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES

• Must be able to make fellow employees aware of potential safety problems.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Must be able to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, parents, school staff, and supervisors.
• Occasional exertion of a heavy force of up to 50 pounds and/or frequent exertion of a medium force of 21 to 40 pounds.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Position will require incumbent to use repetitive hand motions.
• Frequently stand, walk and transport objects.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND DEVICES USED OR OPERATED

• Commercial food mixers; slicers; ranges; ovens; other gas, steam and electrical food preparation equipment; food preparation and service utensils; and point-of-sale computers and cash registers.

EXPOSURE

• Exposure to cold and hot working conditions for periods up to 15 minutes.
• Exposure to hot working conditions for lengthy periods of time.
• Exposure to noise requiring workers to shout to be heard above the ambient noise.
• Exposure to chemical fumes, cooking odors and vapors.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• 3 months successful experience in commercial/institutional food.