JOB TITLE -General Worker - Production Kitchen
CLASSIFICATION - Classified
FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR -Director of Nutrition Services
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM -Director of Nutrition Services Operations Specialist Kitchen Manager
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION -To assist in administering effective and nutrition services programming for Urbandale Community School District.
Please review theUCSD Actions of Excellenceto gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.
QUALIFICATIONS -
(Skills Knowledge Abilities Education Certification/Licensure Experience Equipment)
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) knowledge desired.
- Knowledge of quantity food preparation and techniques for preserving nutritional value.
- Knowledge of food service regulation and sanitary codes governing food service operations.
- Knowledge of work safety.
- Knowledge of security and emergency procedures.
- Manual dexterity in handling of all equipment.
- Flexibility to accimlate to drastic changes in environment (i.e. hot in kitchen cold in freezer etc.).
- Ability to work in a kitchen atmosphere (sometimes noisy possible food allergen exposure).
- Ability to operate all equipment.
- Flexibility to handle peak rush periods.
- Ability to interpret a variety in written oral diagram or schedule forms.
- Must be able to read write and communicate in English.
- Knowledge of computers.
- Knowledge of record keeping and basic mathematical skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to meet and work with people in a pleasant manner.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certification/Licensure
- 4-6 hours training within first year with Certification of Completion covering: Nutrition Food Safety/Sanitation School Nutrition Orientation.
- ServSafe Certification - Required within one year of hire or when training is available to staff. This training will be at no cost to the employee and will be a paid day. Failure to pass exam will require employee to redo at their expense and on their own time within 6 months of initial testing. ServSafe certification must be maintained throughout employment.
Experience
- Quantity food service experience preferred.
Equipment
- Office equipments such as cell phone multi-line phone system fax machines copiers and computers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Knowledge of USDA Meal Pattern Requirements and Nutrition Standards.
- Knowledge and ability to perform all nutrition positions within the kitchen or work site to which assigned.
- Maintain compliance with state and local health regulations.
- Professionally interact with all personnel students building patrons federal/state inspectors vendors and delivery drivers.
- Assists with set-up and serving for both breakfast and/or lunch.
- Correctly portions and neatly serves food items when needed.
- Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work area.
- Assists in handling of leftover food appropriately and in accordance with food safety guidelines.
- Leads in maintaining neatness organization and rotation of stock.
- Cleans up kitchen and serving area including but not limited to dishes sweeping and mopping.
- Reports to the Production Kitchen Manager and/or Director of Nutrition Services all relevant matters.
- Follows Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points guidelines in all areas of the kitchen.
- Attends district meetings and classes.
- Maintain a reliable attendance record.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -
- None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -
- Repetitious bending lifting and hand movement.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Ability to work standing and moving for long periods of time.
- Ability to work an irregular schedule.
- Drug tobacco and alcohol-free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS -
- Majority of work is performed in a kitchen or school setting.
- Occasional meetings outside the school day.
- Occasional exposure to body fluids fumes noise and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -
- At-Will Employee
- Letter of Assignment
- Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
- Performance evaluated annually