Substitute Food Service Worker

Trigg County School Food Service; Cadiz (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trigg County School District in Cadiz, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation, cooking, baking and serving meals at an assigned school site. The role also includes maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and cafeteria environment and training others as directed.

Responsibilities include handling meals, inventory records and equipment operation, following health and safety guidelines, and providing service to faculty and students as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations in a school kitchen.
• Be able to lift and stand for extended periods and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at a school site.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary cafeteria environment and train others as directed.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and assist with inventory and records.
• Serve lunch items and handle money, making change as needed.

Skills

Cashier skills

Record-keeping

Safety awareness

Food service math

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Slicer

Chopper

Mixer

Steamer

Oven

Dishwasher

Job description

Substitute Food Service Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 4770161
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods; prepare and combine necessary ingredients.
• Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.
• Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; adjust and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.
• Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.
• Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.
• Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned; assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed; prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.
• Prepare and bake food for special events as needed; assist at banquets or special events as required.
• Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food.
• Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
• Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Lift, bend, reach and stand.
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Maintain routine records.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Make change accurately.
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check(s)as specified by Kentucky State Law

Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Melanie Green
• 202 Main Street
• Cadiz, Kentucky 42211
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]