Floater Sub

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

FLOATING SUBSTITUTE

Department: Food and Nutrition

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Supervisor of Food and Nutrition

JOB SUMMARY

The Permanent Substitute will work in the absence of a regular scheduled Food and Nutrition Services employees. Assignments will be made by the Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services. Start and end times will vary. Shifts will include but not limited to: Utility & Production for Satellite and Secondary schools and the Nutrition Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform all functions required by the assigned job as indicated by the supervisor
• Assure proper food handling procedures are being followed
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the food service area
• Attend meetings conducted by the Food and Nutrition Services Director to increase knowledge and efficiency
• Promote good working relationships with other school employees and the public
• Interact with co-workers administration parents and the community in a positive supportive and cooperative way
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Qualifications:

• Must have access to a working telephone or mobile phone to receive work-related communications and respond in a timely manner
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between district sites as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently completing tasks with minimal supervision
• Must be able to accurately maintain ordering and inventory records
• Must be able to interact with scholars and staff in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to participate as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse environment

Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment) taste and smell. The employee must on a continuous basis lift and carry up to 40 pounds and be able to stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or