HOURS/FTE: This position is 5 hours per day, 9 months per year and is located at River Ridge Elementary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is part of the KSFSA bargaining unit.

ASSIGNMENT: Responsibilities include heating and serving student and staff meals and cleanup as required; working with principal, staff and students for fast, efficient methods of school meal service; completing daily report and following procedures for banking; keeping accurate records; following work assignments and maintaining work station; demonstrating the ability to work with fellow employees; following preparation and service methods and food handling techniques to ensure acceptable standards; follows and maintains proper food safety, sanitation and temperature control procedures; and participating in preparation and service of meals planned for special activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a current, permanent KSD employee in the KSFSA bargaining unit or a food service substitute.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. SNA (School Nutrition Association) certification or be willing and able to obtain certification within one year of employment.
4. Current food handlers permit.

**Please note that if you do not meet the required qualifications for this position you will not be considered for this position**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion or actively pursuing completion of basic food and nutrition services training program.
2. Previous food service experience.
3. Knowledge of proper food handling practices and techniques.
4. Knowledge of proper sanitation standards related to food handling.
5. Ability to handle cash receipts and operate a point of sale computer terminal.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records.
7. Ability to work in a team setting.
8. Must have good communication skills and strong customer service skills.
9. Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with food service staff, other employees, and students.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This work requires standing, walking and occasional sitting, some over the head and shoulder lifting, repetitive motions, repetitive lifting of up to 40 pounds, working on wet or slippery floors, bending, pushing, pulling, stretching and working with various machinery and cleaning chemicals, some exposure to a visual terminal and occasional exposure to cold or hot temperatures.