Food and Nutrition Worker

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Food Service Worker

Purpose Statement

The job of Food Service Worker is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for

consumption by students and school personnel; and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

Essential Functions

Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. placing in steam tables, displaying, filling racks, etc.) for the

purpose of making them available to students and staff.

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

maintaining sanitary conditions.

Collects payments for food items, when assigned, (e.g. cash, free/reduced meal offset, etc.) for the

purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of items selected.

Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring

adequate nutrition.

Prepares food and beverage items (e.g. salad bar, deserts, condiments, paper supplies, etc.) for the

purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.

Responds to students' inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the

type and/or cost of meals.

Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or

requests of students and school personnel.

Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security

of items.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job

conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include

adhering to safety practices and utilizing equipment found in a school cafeteria.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and

oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: sanitation practices for serving foods; and basic kitchen utensils and equipment.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to

work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related

equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires

following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; adapting to

changing work environment and priorities; and working with children.

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Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information

and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the

organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands

significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 50% walking,

and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to

risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: No specific education level is required.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

Food Handler's Permit

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Required, Measles/Rubella

Immunity/Vaccination, Valid form I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non-Exempt 1

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