Food Service Worker (North/South)

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a kitchen staff member to prepare, cook, and serve meals in accordance with school procedures and Health Department requirements. You will adhere to meal accountability, safety, and sanitation standards while supporting students and staff in a busy school kitchen.

The role emphasizes following recipes, proper food storage, and teamwork with the School Nutrition Department. Training and physical demands are noted for the position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with institutional procedures.
• Follows daily production schedules and prepares recipes as written.
• Cleans utensils and equipment and disposes of waste.
• Stores left-over food properly and maintains food safety standards.
• Adheres to health, safety, and dress standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Read recipes

Manual dexterity

Follow directions

Communication skills

Job description

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

• 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 6 hours of in-service training yearly and attends all training as schedule 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/supervisors in 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 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 entire shift

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. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600