Food Service Worker

George County School District; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

George County School District is seeking a dependable cafeteria worker to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff. The position requires reliable attendance, the ability to read and follow recipes, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Duties include setting up serving lines, portioning meals, running the dish area, cleaning kitchen spaces, and assisting as cashier when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs and perform varied movements.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Excellent communication and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Properly stores food and supplies to ensure freshness and safety.
• Prepares foods as assigned.
• Sets up serving lines and serves students.
• Portions food and may package meals for delivery to other locations.
• Runs dish room as assigned.
• Cleans kitchen areas and equipment daily.
• Cleans refrigerators, storeroom, and serving lines.
• Follows district nutrition policies and reports needs to manager.
• Works as cashier as needed.
• Reports to Child Nutrition Manager daily for special work assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading recipes

Lifting 30 lbs

Professional appearance

Policy adherence

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Purpose: Assists in preparing/serving nutritious meals to students/staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate well;
• Ability to read and follow recipes;
• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. in varying frequency; must be able to kneel, sit, bend, walk, stand, and/or squat in various intervals as needed;
• Possess diplomatic, congenial manner, neat, well-groomed appearance;
• Other requirements as outlined by local and State Agencies and the Board of Trustees.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma preferred.

Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager and/or Child Nutrition Field Manager or Designee

Supervises: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance;
• Properly stores food and/or supplies to ensure freshness and safety;
• Prepares foods as assigned;
• Sets up serving lines, attractively displaying foods and serves students;
• Portions food and may package meals to be taken to other locations;
• Runs dish room as assigned;
• Removes used dishes from prep/serving area; cleans counters, tables, and kitchen areas, sweeping and mopping as directed;
• Scrapes, washes, and puts away pots/pans/trays and other kitchen utensils;
• Removes trash to pick up area in a sanitary manner;
• Cleans refrigerator/freezers, storeroom, all food service equipment, serving lines, etc. as directed on a daily and yearly basis;
• Performs related duties as assigned by manager as required;
• Follows and implements district and state Child Nutrition policies as specified by Child Nutrition Manager, and/or Director;
• Works as cashier as needed or assigned by Child Nutrition Manager;
• Reports all food/supply needs to Child Nutrition Manager;
• Reports all staff or student concerns to Child Nutrition Manager immediately;
• Reports to Child Nutrition Manager daily for special work assignments as needed;
• Follows and carries out all cafeteria duties as assigned by Child Nutrition Manager daily;
• Understands that all Child & Nutrition employees are subject to transfers within the district at the discretion of the Child Nutrition Director or other administrative officials;
• Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Evaluation: Annual/ Non-certified Child Nutrition Evaluation Form

Terms of Employment: At-Will Employment / 183 Work Days / District Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt