Food Service Operator The purpose of this classification is to prepare and serve quality and nutritious meals to students and staff. Responsible for ensuring proper food safety and that all food preparation guidelines are followed.
Essential Job Duties Include:
Prepare quality and nutritious meals; ensure proper food safety; read and follow recipes in preparing food; measure proper quantities of food ingredients needed for set menu.
Serve meals to students in a friendly manner; adhere to nutritional guidelines in servings.
Sweep, mop, and clean kitchens as directed; clean serving lines; wash dishes; wipe refrigerators, freezers, counters, and tables.
Operate and clean equipment as trained.
Store leftover food items following proper safety guidelines.
Ensure beverage coolers are stocked as needed.
Check temperatures of stored and served food to ensure food safety.
Operate cash register during scheduled meal times; count money and make deposits.
Assess and record inventory; submit food orders as needed.
Assist with daily food production records.
Dispose of trash and recyclables as needed.
Provide quality customer service.
Participate in staff development programs. Maintain a clean and neat appearance; demonstrate good hygiene. Follow established Safe Serve and HACCP policies. Knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures; Ability to communicate and relate effectively to others orally and in writing; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment; Ability to work in team environment; Ability to measure and calculate quantities for cooking; Knowledge of Safe Serve guidelines and HACCP policies; Knowledge of state and federal food services policies.
Use computers for data entry; or use hand-held power equipment. Use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications. Use cash register; Use commercial kitchen equipment.
Education:
Completion of high school/GED. No experience required. Licenses, Certifications: None required.
Preferred: Food Safe Serve Certificate. Blood Borne Pathogens.
