Food Service

POSITION: Food Service Assistant

LOCATION: Kenowa Hills Middle School

SCHEDULE: 4 hours/day (9:30 am - 1:30 pm)

RATE OF PAY: Per Board Authorization

QUALIFICATIONS and DUTIES: Including but not limited to the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior food service experience in a school or institutional setting is a plus.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Strong self-starting initiative with a proactive approach to daily tasks.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality required.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.

• Basic math skills required for measuring ingredients portioning operating a point-of-sale (POS) system and production records.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures preferred (ServSafe certification is a plus).

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to bend squat and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is generally moderate but can be high at times and temperatures are varied.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cook and serve meals in accordance with school nutrition guideline

  and standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen serving areas and equipment.
• Set up and break down serving lines and dining areas before and after meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently (e.g. ovens warmers).
• Wash dishes utensils and kitchen tools according to health regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
• Accurately portion and serve meals to students and staff.
• Follow directions from kitchen lead while demonstrating independent problem-solving when needed.
• Assist with receiving storing and organizing food deliveries.
• Support a positive and inclusive environment for all students and staff.
• Adhere to all district policies state health codes and food safety standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Though it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements of all food service positions the general content of and requirements for the performance of a food service team member are noted below:

• Must be able to bend squat and stand for extended periods.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level is generally moderate but can be high at times and temperatures are varied.

Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131 the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Kenowa Hills Public School District that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Finance and ESSA HR 2325 Four Mile Road N.W. Grand Rapids Michigan 49544 Phone 616/784-2511.