Job Fair - Food Service General Worker - Starts 2025-2026 School Year

DMPS IS HOSTING A JOB FAIR AND HIRING FOOD SERVICE GENERAL WORKERS

FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

July 16th 2025

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

East High School

815 E 13th St Des Moines IA 50316

POSITION STARTS 08/12/2025

TITLE: Food Service General Worker/ Floating General Worker

LOCATION: Multiple Locations Available

HOURS: Hours vary

PAY:$16.72/ hour

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

1. Sound knowledge of preparation service sanitation and safety standards.

Desired Education and Experience:

1. School Nutrition Association Certification and Membership.
2. Previous work experience in school food service or other quantity food production facility.
3. Willingness to obtain ServSafe certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to cope with time pressure.
2. Ability to organize own time and tasks.
3. Ability to effectively use computer-based systems.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist with the operation of the total multi-unit food service operation in compliance with federal and state regulations relating to Child Nutrition Programs. Building assignments may change from day to day. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the food service department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with food preparation and/or cooking as assigned.
2. Assist with setting up the serving line replenishing and working on the serving line.
3. Maintain accurate production food safety and sanitation standards and all required documentation.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of reimbursable meals and snacks.
5. Operate Point of Service system terminal as assigned.
6. Assist with cleaning at the end of the day in accordance with district and department guidelines.
7. Open and close kitchen in accordance with district procedures.
8. Maintain annual U.S.D.A professional standards requirements.
9. Read communications from all district stakeholders.
10. Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES: N/A

POSITION INVENTORY:A12

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

POSITION TYPE: FSRV

FT/PT:Part Time or Full Time

DAYS:178 HOURS: Varies Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing walking sitting bending/stooping reaching/pushing/pulling climbing/stairs driving lifting (35 lbs) Carrying (20 feet) manual dexterity skills (telephone computer other)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with frequency in extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:Jenna Crinzi

Date:06/20/2025

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.