Food Service Worker

Cotterschools; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotterschools is seeking a dedicated food service worker to assist with daily meal preparation and serving in a school cafeteria. The role emphasizes following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, serving meals, monitoring temperatures, and maintaining clean serving areas, in line with HACCP guidelines. Flexibility and ability to work in various kitchen stations are required.

Qualifications

• Current TB test is required.
• Food Handler Certification is required.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Able to read, weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Use recipe techniques (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans and items using a dish machine or three-compartment sink.
• Place menu and food on serving line and assemble appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor food temperatures and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take corrective action.
• Serve food according to recipe portions or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Remove garbage and replace bags.

Skills

TB test

Food Handler Certification

English communication

Measurement accuracy

Instruction following

Physical stamina

Lifting 51 lbs

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current TB test.


• Food Handlers Certification.


• Ability to read and communicate in English.


• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.


• Follow instructions and take initiative in the performance of assigned tasks.


• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.


• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.


• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.


• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.


• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.


• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.


• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions.


• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.


• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.


• Discard or properly store left-over foods.


• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.


• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed.


• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.


• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.


• Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations.


• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.


• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.


• Complete other tasks as assigned.