2026-2027 ServerHelper

Licking Heights Board of Education

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Food Service Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To collect all staff and student money during food-serving time; to assist with

simple food set-up and clean-up as time permits; to ensure that each meal served qualifies as a reimbursable meal; to complete needed paper work as required for the LH Food Service Program.

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies ensures that every student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools staff members must embody a range of skills including:

• Passion for education and student well-being.
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making.
• Openness to two-way communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction providing ongoing professional development aligned with our districts vision and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school career and life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience
• Required to lift carry push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.
  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collect money from the lock box and enter the amount into the appropriate student account ensuring the cash drawer is ready for the days sale.
2. Collect lunch money in an expedient and pleasant manner from the students and staff.
3. Assist with set- up and/or preparation duties for breakfast and lunch.
4. Assist with ordering necessary food and/or supplies required for the planned menu and/or the activities by informing the cook when stock is low.
5. Work with the Food Service Director regarding free reduced pre-paid workers and paid students and the records reports and procedures required for these students services.
6. Count all daily food service receipts and deposits. Process deposit based on Licking Heights cash handling procedures.
7. Perform all end line set-up duties such as fill milk coolers display cases condiments plastic ware and vending machine (where applicable).
8. Assist with preparing food according to tested recipes and/or directions ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures are followed.
9. Under the cooks guidance keep accurate records of how much food was prepared on a daily basis updating the number when necessary and submit these records to the cook.
10. Ensure that each meal leaving the serving line meets the requirements of a reimbursable meal per the NSLP.
11. After each lunch shift restock the milk display cases condiments plastic ware and vending machine items (where applicable) then assist the cook in preparing food for the next shift keeping a count of prepared items for the day.
12. Assist with clean up after meal service including items such as wiping off work surfaces door/drawer handles washing dishes to include pots and pans.
13. For high school/middle school only: assist in ordering drinks chips etc. for vending.
14. Assist with putting away deliveries according to the cooks instructions making sure stock is rotated as necessary.
15. Assist with the completion of the monthly inventory report under the direction of the cook.
16. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director as pertains to job goals.
    

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Exposure to air-borne particulates chemicals combustible materials electrical hazards loud noises moving mechanical parts odors slippery/uneven surfaces etc.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require repeated hand motion e.g. computer keyboard typing writing scooping...
• Consistent requirements to sit stand walk hear see read and speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch kneel climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift carry push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Food Service Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy.

REVISED: June 13 2024

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