Classified - Position - Food Services Worker

Job Number : 3700162906

Start Date :

Open Date : 08/25/2020

Closing Date :

Job Description :

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICES WORKER REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 403

JOB SUMMARY :
Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaning
cafeterias; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of
the Food Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Preparing, cooking and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other food in accordance with
the menu. Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods;
May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of food
services; Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils;
Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service and
mechanical equipment; Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area;
Sweeps and mops and performs other custodial duties as assigned; Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies; Receives and stocks food supplies, maintains sanitary conditions;
May serve as cashier; Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads,
vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food
preparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of
U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils
and equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing and
under high temperature conditions.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds
of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires
kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive
motions; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity
is required use of measuring devices, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and
thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to extreme heat, noise, hazards, and atmospheric
conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and
some experience in food preparation in large quantities. High school graduate or equivalent
desirable.

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads,
vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food
preparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of
U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils
and equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing and
under high temperature conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Background investigation
? Tuberculin skin test or screening results
? Possess or eligible for a Virginia Food Handlers Card

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any instructions and perform any other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

PPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. PPS complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Hourly Rate Range : $10.41

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