Food Service Worker

Young World Physical Education; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter SAU 16 Stratham Memorial School in Stratham, NH is seeking a Food Service Worker to join its school cafeteria team. The role involves preparing, producing, and serving a variety of foods, operating the POS system, and ensuring adherence to USDA standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inventory assistance, and assisting in food service areas with students and staff participation. Experience is not required but welcomed.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, though experience is welcomed.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in basic English.
• Ability to count money and make change accurately.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required for handling transactions.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and serve a variety of foods according to recipes and production records.
• Operate a computer Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Maintain professional standards per USDA guidelines.
• Assist in inventory and store food and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of facilities and equipment.
• Travel to school district buildings and meetings as required.

Skills

Customer Service

English literacy

Teamwork

Multitasking

Basic arithmetic

Food service

Safety & sanitation

Inventory

Cash handling

POS system

Job description

Food Service Worker

Exeter SAU 16 Stratham Memorial School - Stratham, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, food service staff prepares, produces, and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Able to multi task at all times, ability to operate a computer Point of Sale System.
• Must maintain professional standards as required by the USDA.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of main and side dishes and accompanying menu items, including sandwiches, salads, meats, vegetables, and fruits as specified by the menu, recipes and production records.
• Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops, warmers, and coolers
• Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
• Practices safe food handling according to state and federal law.
• Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
• Receives, labels, and stores food and supplies according to standards.
• Assists in taking inventory.
• Must enjoy working with children and adults.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Food Services or Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard kitchen equipment as stated above.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.
• Food storage methods.
• Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Customer Service experience.
• Prepare, assemble and serve a variety of foods.
• Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students.
• Work in large groups and crowds.
• Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Count money and make change accurately.
• Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Safelylift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to learn the proper use of kitchen equipment and a safe and effective manner.
• Works in standard school cafeteria and kitchenenvironments.

Experience

Prior experience is not required, but welcomed.

Application Procedure

• Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

Posted vacancies in SAU 16 have been approved by the School Board. It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Selection Procedure

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Diane Luczko , Human Resources Coordinator
• 30 Linden Street
• Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]