Food Service Worker (Multiple Locations)

TrulyHired; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Food Service Worker in Exeter, NH. This role involves preparing and serving a variety of foods while maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should be able to work with children and have basic customer service skills.

The position requires safe food handling and the ability to learn kitchen equipment operation. Competitive pay is offered for an hourly position during the school year, with some paid holidays. A strong commitment to cleanliness and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children and adults.
• Read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve various foods according to recipes.
• Maintain professional standards as required by the USDA.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Basic arithmetic

Food storage methods

Cleaning and sanitation methods

Ability to work in large groups

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Point of Sale System

Job description

Job Description

Food Service Worker

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Unit Manager and 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

• Safely lift 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 kitchen environments.

Experience

Prior experience is not required, but welcomed.

Compensation

• This position is an hourly rate.
• School Year Schedule
• Competitive pay, some paid Holidays.
• This position is currently not eligible for health insurance.

Application Procedure

• Please apply online
• Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license 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