Food Service Worker

DISTRICT WIDE; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

Oak Ridge School District is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the district’s cafeteria team in Oak Ridge, TN. This role runs Monday–Friday, day shift, with no nights or weekends, and includes paid training.

Responsibilities include cooking per recipes, serving meals to students and staff, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 40 pounds is required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Basic cooking and cleaning skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and manager instructions.
• Keep a clean and safe work area, including equipment, utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintain clean and well-stocked serving areas (serving line, salad bars, milk boxes).
• Serve meals to students, staff and parents.
• Assist fellow workers as needed to ensure smooth operation.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and put deliveries away safely.

Skills

Cooking

Cleaning

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Food Service Worker

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This job is also posted in Oak Ridge School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4946313
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 21, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary of Position:

SFEis looking to add to their Food Service Department at Oak Ridge Schools. These positions are Monday - Friday, day shift, no nights or weekends!

Provide support to the food services department at an assigned school with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food to students and other personnel while maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.

Looking for a career change? Want to make a difference in your community? Join one of our school cafeterias and support our local schools and students.

Paid training!

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply completely with all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, directives, assignments, and trainig programs.
• Prepare and cook food as per recipes, production records and manager instruction.
• Keep a clean andsafe work areaincluding equipment, utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintain clean and well stocked serving areas including the serving line, salad bars and milk boxes.
• Serve meals to students, staff and parents.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow workers as situations arise.
• Help put away deliveries in a safe manner, rotating stock using FIFO.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Remove trash from kitchen and dining room if applicable.
• Follow all local and SFE health regulations.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and effcient operation of the cafeteria as directed by the manager or immediate supervisor.
• Ensure that the Company's operations for which this position is responsible.
• Follow sound financial practices, comply with applicable legal requirements, and comport with established practices in all regards.
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion with respect to any matter not specifically addressed by the Company's policies.
• Ultimate accountability for all duties within the scope of this position's responsibilities.
• Submitting reports as directed and in compliance with deadlines.
• Other functions, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned or which are necessary or appropriate to the position.

Minimum Qualfications:

• Successful completion of all interviews, background investigations and fingerprint clearance requirements (as applicable) prior to employment.
• Submission of all employee-related documetns and forms free of false, misleading and/or incomplete information prior to employment.
• Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and socio-economic situations.
• Have basic cooking and cleaning skills.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Be physically able to lift (up to 5 pounds), reach, bend, and stoop.
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver cases of food frequently weighing from 25 to 40 pounds.

We are Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $13 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristina Barnard , General Manager
• DISTRICT WIDE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]