Substitute Food Service Staff
Job ID: 4988629
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 14, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Substitute
Job Description
We are DeKalb! DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking Substitute Food Service Staff.
Responsibilities
- Maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Assist in the preparation, setting up, serving, and selling of food.
- Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other equipment.
- Operate a dishwasher and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment.
- Assist in setting up food preparation lines.
- Heat, set up, serve, and sell food to students and faculty.
- Clean and store kitchen equipment.
- Set up, clean, and dismantle serving areas.
- Act as a cashier, counting cash receipts and maintaining simple records.
- Participate in the preparation of any or all food for the food service operation.
- Review recipes and menus, estimating needed ingredients and the time required for cooking and baking.
- Wash and scoure pots, pans, and other equipment, properly storing cooking utensils.
- Assist in receiving, inspecting, wrapping, and storing foodstuffs, supplies, and materials.
- Assist in inventory control and requisitioning of foodstuffs, supplies, and materials.
- Perform other related work as required.
- Perform skilled functions and activities in cooking and baking in large quantities.
- Lead and coordinate the activities of other food service personnel in maintaining the facility and equipment.
- Assist in training food service personnel.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Trade School degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency, or valid work visa required.
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, or otherwise move 25 to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
- Knowledge of basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities and of standard food service appliances and equipment.
- Experience with simple record keeping procedures and math calculations.
- Efficient work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Accuracy in collecting money and making change.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Opportunity to work while children are at school or as a part‑time job for retirees.
- Free lunch every shift.
- A fun, team‑focused environment and the chance to make a difference each day feeding children.
DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. We are an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
- Melissa Helmsing
- 3326 County Road 427
- Waterloo, Indiana 46793-9532
- Email: mhelmsing@dekalbcentral.net