SY 25-26 Food Services Utility Worker

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks candidates for a Food Services position involving heavy labor and cleaning tasks in a cafeteria setting. Responsibilities include lifting, cleaning, serving food, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess food service experience and the ability to follow guidelines efficiently.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time, paid food services experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and count accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine heavy manual labor including lifting and carrying.
• Collect and remove trash and clean food preparation areas.
• Serve and portion food to children or adults.

Skills

Knowledge of public health guidelines

Ability to lift heavy containers

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Completion of twelfth school grade

Job description

DISCLOSURE : This position requires both a written and oral exam for consideration. For internal candidates, please apply through the Employee portal for consideration.

Job Summary

Performs routine heavy manual labor involving lifting and carrying heavy containers,

collecting and removing trash, performing heavy cleaning tasks and involves assisting

on a service line.

Essential Functions

• Lifts and carries crates of milk, heavy containers of food, trash cans and other

containers.

• Collects and removes trash from food preparation and service areas.
• Sweeps, mops and waxes floors.
• Washes walls and appliances and performs other cleaning tasks as directed by the

Manager or Supervisor.

• Receives deliveries of food and supplies; participates in the inventorying of food and
• Takes temperatures of cold and frozen food items delivered; records temperatures on

the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logbook.

• Sets up service crates of milk or juice cartons or other food
• Places food on serving counters; serves and portions food to children or adults in a

cafeteria; receives money and makes change.

• Counts the number of food items prepared and sold.
• Operates compliant Point of Service and Point of Service computer terminal and / or

roster.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Two years of full-time, paid food services experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of :

o the public health guidelines when handling food

o the public health aspects of garbage / trash disposal.

• Demonstrated ability to :

o lift and carry heavy containers and equipment not in excess of fifty pounds.

o learn how to use institutional cleaning equipment.

o learn to use and care for equipment used in food services.

o read, write and count accurately.

o understand and follow oral and written instructions.

o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work

being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed

as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so

classified.

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories

of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap / disability, gender identity, or genetic

information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the

District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Additional Information

• Reference ADA, 42 U.S.C.S., Section 12113 (d)- Person in job must not have nor

contract any disease listed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Such

person may be removed from their job pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act

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