Substitute Food Service Worker

Boone Community School District; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Boone, Iowa, is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, a high school diploma, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Food service experience is preferred but not essential. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes student engagement and equity.

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs frequently.
• Ability to manage confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen.
• Manage inventory of food items and materials.
• Accurately input production and meal count data.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Customer service skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic personal computer skills

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Boone Community School District Boone Community School District - Boone, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Boone Community School District’s mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We are not only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strive to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams.
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Title: Substitute Food Service Worker

Reports To: Director of Food Service

Work Year: 9 months

Pay: Direct Deposit the last day of the month

SUMMARY

The Food Service Staff/Cook assists in the proper preparation of food, preparing salad bar setup and maintenance during service, service line set up, and serving of meals. The staff/cook assists in kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment. Staff/cooks are also responsible, as assigned, for recordkeeping of temperatures and production, inventory counting and cashiering duties including recording meal sales, record keeping, money collection and all other functions included in processing advanced payments.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service experience preferred but not required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Basic personal computer skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Computers and peripherals; must acquire within probationary period
• Kitchen Equipment; must acquire within probationary period

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and is able to communicate the customer service approach of the Food Services Program.
• Participates in the proper preparation and/or reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.
• Participates in the proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all foods, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to the Food Service Department Standards.
• Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
• Participates and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria and storage areas including, but not limited to, walk‑ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage and Food Service site office areas.
• Participates in the meal service preparation as assigned depending on the school site’s needs. Follow menu instructions, portion sizes; utilize proper equipment, etc.
• Maintains a smooth flow of service and works closely with co‑workers to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.
• Assists in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
• If serving as a cashier, accurately reports all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments and preparation of daily deposit slips.
• Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.
• Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Activities

• Stand: X (Over 2/3)
• Walk: X (Over 2/3)
• Sit: X (Under 1/3)
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: X (Under 1/3)
• Reach with hands and arms: X (Under 1/3)
• Climb or balance: X (Under 1/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: X (Under 1/3)
• Talk: X (Under 1/3)
• Hear: X (Under 1/3)
• Taste: X (None)
• Smell: X (None)

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

• Up to 10 pounds: X (Under 1/3)
• Up to 25 pounds: X (Under 1/3)
• Up to 50 pounds: X (Under 1/3)
• Up to 100 pounds: X (Under 1/3)
• More than 100 pounds: X (None)

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Compare: X (Under 1/3)
• Analyze: X (Under 1/3)
• Communicate: X (Under 1/3)
• Copy: X (Under 1/3)
• Coordinate: X (Under 1/3)
• Instruct: X (Under 1/3)
• Compute: X (Under 1/3)
• Synthesize: X (Under 1/3)
• Evaluate: X (Under 1/3)
• Use Interpersonal Skills: X (Under 1/3)
• Compile: X (Under 1/3)
• Negotiate: X (None)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wet or humid conditions (non‑weather): X (None)
• Work near moving mechanical parts: X (None)
• Work in high, precarious places: X (None)
• Fumes or airborne particles: X (None)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: X (None)
• Outdoor weather conditions: X (None)
• Extreme cold (non‑weather): X (None)
• Extreme heat (non‑weather): X (None)
• Risk of electrical shock: X (None)
• Work with explosives: X (None)
• Risk of radiation: X (None)
• Vibration: X (None)

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements.

NOISE LEVEL

• Very quiet: X (None)
• Quiet: X (None)
• Moderate: X (Under 1/3)
• Loud: X (Under 1/3)
• Very loud: X (None)

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Dr. Jill Janes, [e-mail], at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; [phone]