Substitute General Nutrition Worker - 26-27

ADEL DESOTO MINBURN COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ADEL DESOTO MINBURN COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a flexible Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation, serving, and cash register duties in our school cafeteria. The position involves standing for long periods and lifting items, with starting pay noted below.

Hours vary and shifts run Monday through Friday, reflecting school operation schedules. The role includes maintaining sanitary facilities, assisting with inventory and records, and operating a point-of-sale system as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes, including weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Safe practices for lifting and moving materials.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and personal hygiene rules.
• Ability to use basic units of measure and portion control.
• Familiarity with basic computer software systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Serve food at appropriate times.
• Operate as cashier or POS attendant.
• Clean and wash cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables and carts.
• Maintain clean and sanitary facilities.
• Maintain and complete required forms and records as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist in taking inventories and record keeping.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Following directions

Time management

Safe food handling

Basic computer skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

Summary: Under immediate supervision, assists with the preparation and serving of meals; performs general duties related to food preparation, serving and cleaning. Acts as cashier and/or computer point of sale meal services system.

Hours: Varies depending on position

Shift Days: Monday Friday

Starting at: $17.30

Essential Functions

• Helps with food preparation.
• Serves food at appropriate times.
• Serves as cashier and/or point of sale system attendant.
• Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables and carts.
• Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Maintains and completes required forms and records accurately, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assists in taking inventories and record keeping.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Knowledge Of

• Following recipes that can include weighing and measuring of ingredients
• Safe practices of lifting and moving materials.
• Basic kitchen equipment and supplies
• The importance of practicing safe food handling, established rules pertaining to personal hygiene and dress code.
• Portion control and basic units of measure.
• Basic computer software systems

Ability To

• Follow oral and written directions.
• Safely operate food service equipment.
• Meet work schedules and time lines in a fast paced environment.
• Identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line.
• Push, carry, and lift large boxes, bags of food and food carts.
• Work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Follow instructions as directed from lead personnel relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel
• standards, work techniques and methods of performing duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

ADM encourages all qualified candidates to apply.