Food Service Worker (North/South)

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Kitchen Staff member responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food following health and quality standards. Key responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness and effective communication with students and staff.

No formal education or certification is required, though some food service experience is preferred. The position demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• None required for the position.
• Some food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to established procedures.
• Cleans utensils and equipment used in food preparation.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Ability to read and follow recipes

Manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Job description

Summary

Prepares, cooks, serves, and stores food in accordance with accepted institutional procedures and Health Department requirements; adheres to all meal accountability procedures including cashiering.

Essential Duties

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with accepted institutional and HACCP procedures.
• Follows daily production schedules, including preparing recipes as written.
• Cleans all utensils and equipment used, disposes of garbage, and mops assigned floor areas.
• Utilizes left‑over food as directed by the manager and stores all food items properly.
• Utilizes and maintains equipment as trained.
• Follows approved instructions for chemical use in the operation of the program.
• Adheres to federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Adheres to classified employees work rules and school nutrition personnel and uniform standards.
• Demonstrates ability to improve job‑related skills and takes pride in serving students.
• Completes six hours of in‑service training yearly and attends all training as scheduled through the school nutrition department.
• Completes a 30‑hour state‑required orientation for nutrition employee course within the first year of employment.
• Communicates effectively and promotes good public relations with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Works with peers and supervisors in a tactful, considerate, and cooperative manner and assists others when needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Required Education

None required.

Certification / Licensure

None required.

Experience Qualifications

None required; some food service experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Manual dexterity necessary to operate food preparation equipment and perform necessary cleaning.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Works in a kitchen environment.
• Works with hands in hot water and chemicals approved for use in the school nutrition program.
• May involve exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Adheres to Fulton School Nutrition personnel & dress standards.
• Adheres to additional guidelines outlined in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift with the use of a ladder in high places.
• Must be able to properly lift heavy items from a stooping position.
• Must be able to stand and/or move about kitchen for the entire shift.

Equal Opportunity Employment

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Discrimination complaints or requests for accommodation due to discrimination can be directed to Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone]. TTY 1-800-255-0135.