Food Service Worker III

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking a Food Service Worker for Middle or High School kitchens. This 9‑month calendar position has an hourly wage and a work year determined by the 501 Board of Education, with duties including food preparation, serving, and basic sanitation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, math skills, English literacy, knowledge of food safety basics, ability to lift 50 pounds, stand up to 7.5 hours, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced math skills including multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety basics.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand up to 7.5 hours.
• Knowledge of portion sizes.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or cook food in a kitchen, serve food to a cafeteria tray line, and perform cleaning activities.
• May assist in the effective overall operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Program at different kitchen locations as needed.
• Preparation of food items
• Prepare food carts
• Set food in steam tables
• Serve food
• Run Fast-Lane Software
• Clean and Sanitize all food service areas and equipment
• Maintain and order supplies as needed
• Unloading and putting away stock
• Take and document temperatures
• Prepare for next day
• Wash dishes, pots and pans as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Math skills

Reading and writing English

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fast-Lane Software

Job description

REPORTS TO

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE MANAGER/BUILDING PRINCIPAL

SUPERVISES

0 EMPLOYEES

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

9 Month Calendar

Hourly wage and work year to be determined by the 501 Board of Education

Works 5-7.5 hours per day in a Middle or High School Kitchen

Must attend and successfully complete Food Safety Basics class within the first six months of employment, and once every 5 years

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

More advanced math skills, including multiplication and division

Ability to read and write the English language

Demonstrate knowledge of food safety basics

Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to stand up to 7.5 hours

Knowledge of portion sizes

Ability to work well with others

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To prepare and/or cook food in a kitchen, serve food to a cafeteria tray line, and perform cleaning activities. May assist in the effective overall operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Program at different kitchen locations as needed.

• Preparation of food items
• Prepare food carts
• Set food in steam tables
• Serve food
• Run Fast-Lane Software
• Clean and Sanitize all food service areas and equipment
• Maintain and order supplies as needed
• Unloading and putting away stock
• Take and document temperatures
• Prepare for next day
• Wash dishes, pots and pans as needed
• Other duties as assigned