Food Service Worker I (3 hours/day)

Madison Elementary; Muscatine (IA); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Muscatine Community School District is seeking a Food Service Worker I for Madison Elementary School in Muscatine, IA. The role is a 9-month position, 3 hours per day (10:30am–1:30pm), with starting pay of $15.17/hour and day-to-day duties supporting food service operations for PreK–12 students.

The job requires strong customer service, good communication, and ability to work with children. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Formación

• Requires bilingual ability or preference for bilingual candidates.
• Must complete a Food Service Sanitation course within 90 days of employment.
• Training includes sanitation, nutrition basics and food preparation principles.

Responsabilidades

• Set up service areas and portion/serve food items.
• Clean and store utensils, wash tables and equipment.
• Prepare foods such as fruits/vegetables, sandwiches, etc.
• Operate dishwashers, ovens and other kitchen equipment.
• Help control food and supply costs with proper handling.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff and community.

Conocimientos

Customer service oriented

Excellent communication

Bilingual

SNAP System knowledge

Computer literacy

Educación

Food Service Sanitation course

Applied food service sanitation

Fundamentals of child nutrition

Principles of food preparation

Herramientas

SNAP Computer Food Service System

Descripción del empleo

Food Service Worker I (3 hours/day)

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Muscatine Schools is hiring a Food Service Worker I for Madison Elementary School. Food Service Workers are assigned to work 9-months/year while school is in session. This position is scheduled for 3 hrs/day, Monday through Friday, with an approximate schedule of 10:30am - 1:30pm. Starting pay for this position is $15.17/hour. Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. Please see below job description for a list of the duties and responsibilities of a Food Service Worker I. An interview, pre-employment background check, and onboarding/training session will be required prior to a candidate beginning as a Paraeducator with Muscatine Schools.

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

POSITION TITLE: Food Service Worker I (Production/Satellite)

EMPLOYEE UNIT: Food and Nutrition

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor/Manager/FNW III

STATUS: 9-month position

Normal Work Day: 10:30am - 1:30pm-Shifts and days vary by building and by position

OBJECTIVE:

Organizes own work under the direction of their supervisor in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Food Service Department.

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Food Service Worker I is an entry level position. Responsibilities may vary depending on the building but are illustrative of the variety and types of duties that a person in this position may be required to perform. All persons handling food must practice all standards for sanitation and safety in the day-to-day operation of the department.

• Assists in setting up service areas, portioning and/or serving food items.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of eating utensils, washing tables, dishes, trays, pans, and other kitchen equipment and the cleaning of floors.
• Assists in preparing foods, such as cleaning and preparing fruits and vegetables, buttering bread, making sandwiches etc.
• Uses various pieces of kitchen equipment such as dish-washing machines, where available, ovens and other cooking equipment.
• Assists in control of food and supply costs with proper handling, rotation and storage techniques.
• Communicates and works with fellow employees as well as maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and the community.
• At High School, may take cash and process SNAP transactions and may process daily cash reconciliation reports.
• Maintains standards of sanitation and safety while working with dishwashers including filling, operating unloading and putting away silverware, pots, pans and trays.
• May perform garbage detail procedures including area around dumpster after each and every serving period according to established building practices.
• May wash laundry, defrost refrigerators, perform "deliming" of the dishwasher and steam tables.
• At High School, may clean and/or operate the Ice Cream machine or the shaved ice machine or other product machines.
• Other duties of a similar nature to be assigned as needed.

LOCATION: Location varies by position but a Food Service Worker may be required to assist in all District buildings as needed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• This position requires that the employee be extremely customer service oriented and organized
• Must genuinely like working with and around children, grades PreK-12
• Working knowledge of computers is preferred
• Must know the basics of USDA Food Service Requirements
• Competency in the SNAP Computer Food Service System
• Must maintain working knowledge of the kitchen and daily work schedule
• Comfortable operating an oven, stovetop, can opener, microwaves, garbage disposal, dishwasher
• Must following safety and sanitation procedures including wearing uniform, hairnet, and sturdy non-ski shoes
• Must be very safety conscious

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual preferred or highly desirable. All Food and Nutrition workers are required to complete a Food Service Sanitation course after ninety (90) days of employment. It is required that each worker assigned to a production or bulk satellite kitchen complete the applied food service sanitation, fundamentals of child nutrition and principles of food preparation courses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as tables, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will need to occasionally access a freezer and cooler.

American Disability Act Statement: The worker must be physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; able to work in warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment and is able to lift materials weighing between 40 and 50 lbs. The employee will ask for assistance when necessary. This job frequently requires bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

It is the policy of the Muscatine Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status in its employment practices. For assistance or consultation, contact the Director of Human Resources. The Muscatine Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Affmotive Action Employer.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities, essential functions, physical requirements, and working conditions of the Food Service Worker I position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive list. An employee serving in the Food Service Worker I position may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the District’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the Food Service Worker I position at any time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Bondable and other general conditions.

EVALUATION: Food Service Manager shall evaluate at least annually.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.17 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Kaitlin Meredith , Food Service Supervisor
• Centralized Production Kitchen
• Email: [e-mail]