Food Service Porter 139

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Food Service Porter

Job Title Code: 00139

Salary Grade: F06 (Starting Rate $13.35)

Department: Child Nutrition Services

Reports To: Cafeteria Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Date Prepared: September 2012 Revised March 2018

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide support to the food service activities at assigned locations with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Arranges food, beverages, condiments, and serving items prior to serving meals for the purpose of ensuring their availability to students and staf

Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation, and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary

Maintains a variety of records (e.g. dishwashing temperatures, refrigeration temperatures, temperatures at beginning and ending of serving, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements.

Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within the site nutritional services operations.

Prepares a variety of food items (e.g. sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegetables, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.

Receives and stores deliveries according to

Keep kitchen floors clean and free of moisture and food particles

Remove trash and clean trash cans as needed.

Operate dish machine and assist with washing of pots and pans

Assist in setting up serving line and serve as assigned

Strictly observe and practice all rules of sanitation and safety.

Support manager and cooperate in maintaining a high quality food service operation and harmonious working environment.

Follow Federal laws, School Board policies and Food Service directives.

Perform other duties assigned by cafeteria manager or

Ability to move from one school assignment to another, within job classification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Dependable and punctual with a positive attitude toward students and

Ability to read, write, follow written directions and count accurately.

Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation and safety.

Punctual and dependable and show initiative in job

Exhibit ability and willingness to cooperate and work well with adults and

Exhibit positive attitude and pleasant personality and initiative in seeking tasks to be done

Must acquire food handlers card or ServSafe certificate within 60 days of employment, district will assist with applicable fee(s)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to : sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers. The job requires mono and color vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The job requires lifting and handling (50 lbs) institutional equipment, pots, pans, packages and cases containing food and supplies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Thirty-nine weeks plus/year- Non contract

Benefits:

Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.