Summary:

The Food Service Worker provides services as an employee of StaffEZ serving the district by preparing, setting up and serving food in a school building in accordance to school policy, food service policy and State of Tennessee regulations.

Essential Job Functions (note this is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position):

• Prepare and serve nutritious and attractive meals.
• Assist with meal production as directed.
• Maintain and apply all safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards and practices in all food service areas as required by federal, state, local and district regulations.
• Operate production equipment and dishwashing equipment.
• Compile and maintain appropriate records and forms.
• Receive, stock and inventory food and supplies.
• Transport food and cash bags/boxes when necessary.
• Compile and maintain appropriate records for federal, state and local regulations and reports.
• Public relations as necessary.
• Coordination and implementation or sales promotions.
• Understand and determine qualified meals and qualified components of meals.
• Monitor reimbursable meal qualifications at point of service.
• Stock, display and present merchandise.
• Assist in coordination of events and activities.
• Assist in operation of facilities in absence of Kitchen Supervisor.
• Meet and service the needs of clientele in a timely fashion and in a pleasant and appropriate manner.
• Assist Director and/or Supervisor in arranging substitute as necessary to ensure program operation.
• Assist in the operation of facilities as directed by Director and/or Supervisor.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, cooperative way.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED if required

• Demonstrated record of good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

• Must meet criminal history background requirements (requires FBI Fingerprint).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Occasional climbing of stairs