Part-Time Kitchen Assistant

Harrisburg School District; Harrisburg (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg School District is seeking a Food Service Worker for the school term. The role involves preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and it would be beneficial to have food service experience.

The position requires strong teamwork skills, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively and congenially with others.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to be served for breakfast or lunch.
• Keeps production records for preparation and serving of all food.
• Cleans and maintains serving area.
• Monitors compliance with National School Lunch Program guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Ability to follow instructions

Basic math computation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: None. One year of food service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, walking and standing. Frequent bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, turning, crouching, and repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs intermittently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Requirements: Ability to work cooperatively and congenially with others, to follow written and verbal directions, and to perform basic math computations. Ability to keep information confidential.

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Prepares food to be served for breakfast or lunch.
2. Keeps production records for preparation and serving of all food.
3. Adjusts recipes for varying quantities.
4. Works in accordance with South Dakota sanitation and health guidelines.
5. Keeps work area clean.
6. Cleans and maintains serving area.
7. Serves food.
8. Monitors student trays to ensure accordance with National School Lunch Program guidelines.
9. Serves as cashier.
10. Washes small equipment, pots, pans, dishes, serving ware, and trays.
11. Stores leftover food according to proper storage and safety procedures.
12. Follows safety procedures in the use of all equipment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Term

School Term

Reports to

Food Service Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor