Nutrition Services | Jefferson Middle School | 5hr Cafeteria Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve meals within our school facilities. Responsibilities include cashiering as assigned, maintaining clean and sanitary kitchens, and supporting HACCP procedures to ensure food safety.

The role covers item preparation, portion control, inventory assistance, and operation of standard school food service equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must pass credit check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or package food items; assemble ingredients; heat, portion and wrap foods per procedures and HACCP standards.
• Maintain food service facilities and utensils in clean, sanitary condition per HACCP standards; clean serving areas, fridges, and equipment; operate dishwashers and washers.
• Prepare entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches and desserts for distribution; ensure proper temperatures of foods.
• Assist in receipt, storage and rotation of food items; assist with inventory; open cans and replenish containers.
• Safely operate standard food service equipment including ovens, slicers, warmers, mixers.

Skills

Cashier duties

Food preparation

Sanitation

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

PURPOSE

Prepare and serve food items; perform cashiering duties as assigned; maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

PURPOSE

Prepare and serve food items; perform cashiering duties as assigned; maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to perform assigned duties.
• Must successfully pass credit check

Essential Functions

• Prepare and/or package food items; assemble various ingredients; heat package and wrap food items according to established procedures portion control standards and HACCP standards.
• Maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition according to HACCP standards; clean serving areas counters tables food containers refrigerators and food service equipment; operate dish washers and wash trays pots pans plates utensils and other serving equipment as assigned.
• Prepare and assemble entrees fruits vegetables sandwiches desserts and other assigned foods for distribution as needed; prepare food items as assigned; mix slice and chop food items as assigned; assist in assuring proper temperature of foods.
• Assist in the receipt storage and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas as assigned; assist with inventory activities as directed; open cans and boxes and replenish containers as necessary.
• Safely operate standard food service equipment including but not limited to ovens slicers food carts can openers warmers steam-jacketed kettles rotary ovens proofers assembly lines and mixers.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Supports the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s - (Enrollment Employment Enlistment or Entrepreneurship.)
• Positively promotes and embodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation Critical and Analytical Thinking Collaboration Communication Cultural Agility and Self-Direction
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills:Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity:Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance:Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.
• Flexibility:Ability to bend at the waist kneel or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity:Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility:Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina:Capability to lift carry push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.