Food Service Worker

POSITION TITLE: FOOD SERVICES WORKER REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICES MANAGER

OVER-TIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY RANGE: 101

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaningcafeterias; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision ofthe Food Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Practice proper sanitation procedures
• Preparing cooking and serving meats breads vegetables and other food in accordance withthe menu.
• Prepares and serves fruits desserts salads soups and other foods;
• May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of foodservices;
• Washes pots pans kettles and other cooking utensils;
• Operates dishwasher mixer chopper slicer steamers ovens and other food service andmechanical equipment;
• Cleans work surfaces eating and food preparation area;
• Sweeps and mops and performs other custodial duties as assigned;
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies;
• Receives and stocks food supplies
• May serve as cashier;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats breads vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of foodpreparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensilsand equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing andunder high temperature conditions.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires kneeling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping feeling and repetitive motions; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required use of measuring devices operation of machines and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to extreme heat noise hazards and atmospheric conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade andsome experience in food preparation in large quantities. High school graduate or equivalent desirable.

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats breads vegetables and other foods on a large scale; general knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment; general knowledge of food values and nutrition; general knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations; skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please submit an on-line application along with copies of supporting credentials at Be sure to connect your application to the advertised position.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER