Substitute Food Service Workers

Cotterschools; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Classified benefits

Job summary

Cotterschools is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily meal preparation and service in a school environment. This role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, accurate portioning, and professional interaction with staff and students.

The position involves standing for extended periods, lifting up to 51 pounds, and working in shared kitchen spaces with compliance to the Classified Agreement's benefits and schedule.

Qualifications

• TB test and Food Handlers Certification are required.
• Must read and communicate in English.
• Must be able to count, weigh, and measure ingredients accurately.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in tasks.
• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 51 pounds.
• Work in hot, humid environments as needed and in cold environments briefly.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Assist in food preparation using recipes and standard techniques.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils using dish machine or three-compartment sink.
• Place menu items on serving line and supply serving utensils.
• Monitor and report unsafe food temperatures; take corrective actions.
• Serve food according to portion guidance or directions.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area after service.
• Discard or store leftovers properly.
• Follow HACCP guidelines in daily tasks.
• Remove garbage and replace bags; maintain cleanliness.

Skills

English communication

Count and measure

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

TB test

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current TB test.
• Food Handlers Certification.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 51 pounds to 33 inches occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.

REPORTS TO

Food Service Manager

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Benefits and work calendar as provided by the Classified Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.
• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.
• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.
• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to manager and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.
• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.
• Discard or properly store left-over foods.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed.
• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations.
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.