Student Nutrition Operator Floater - Full Time

Fort Mill School District; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Mill School District in Fort Mill, SC seeks a part-time Food Service Operator to supervise a cafeteria team during meal preparation and service. You will ensure meals follow USDA meal pattern, manage production records, and support the Cafeteria Manager in daily operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Serve Safe/HACCP cert or willingness to obtain within a year. Strong teamwork, reliable, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe and/or HACCP certified or able to become certified within a year.
• Working knowledge of basic school food service practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist cafeteria employees and manager as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory of all food and supplies.
• Assist with food production ensuring proper quantities using standardized recipes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lead others

Kitchen operations

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Food service software

Job description

To assist Cafeteria Manager in supervising a cafeteria team engaged in the preparation and serving of meals while adhering to federal, state and local guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Assist cafeteria employees and manager as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory of all food and supplies.
• Assist with food production ensuring proper quantities of food are prepared and served using standardized recipes. Ensure menus are followed.
• Assist with production record documentation; Assist Manager with daily edit checks and daily deposits.
• Assist with training of employees.
• Follow safety practices at all times.
• Comply with district, department and school policies.
• Participate in department, cafeteria and school meetings as needed.
• Understand meal pattern requirements and meal count procedures, as prescribed by the USDA for breakfast and lunch.
• Understand food safety and sanitation and the proper use of chemicals in the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of HACCP principles.
• Proficient with the operation and sanitation of kitchen equipment and report any and all maintenance issues to the manager.
• Assist with daily work schedules for cafeteria team and assist with cleaning of the kitchen.
• Handle customer issues in a positive manner.
• Be a solid team player for the district.
• Be able to act as the person in charge when manager is absent.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Physical Demands Desired

Knowledge:

High School Diploma, GED or Vocational/Technical training, able to read and comprehend instructions and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Serve Safe and/or HACCP certified or become certified within a year. Working knowledge of basic school food service practices.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to understand food service computer programs, experience in the preparation of a large volume of meals, proficient in kitchen operations, ability to lead others in a friendly manner.

Abilities:

Able to work with limited amount of supervision. Able to organize time, establish work priorities, and handle multi tasks. Good oral and written skills. Professionally represent the Student Nutrition Department.

Physical Demands:

Able to assist, move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Be physically able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements. Occasional travel may be involved.

Immediate Supervisor:

Cafeteria Manager

Salary:

Fort Mill School District Food Service Operator Salary Schedule, non-exempt

Length of Employment:

180 Days; 6 hours per day