Position Type:
Food Service/CLAS - 8235 - FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE

Date Posted:
1/15/2021

Location:
FOOD SERVICES

Description:

Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Job Summary:

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Valid Food Service Permit issued by the Department of Health; must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Must be able to lift one-third of their body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds.

Application Procedure:
Apply online

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Selection Procedure: