Centralia-Elementary Food Service Worker (Washington Elementary) 26-27

Reports To: Food Service Director Location: Washington Elementary

Bargaining Unit: Public School Employees (PSE) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Elementary Food Service Worker assists in the cooking and preparing attractive and high-quality food items that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; and assisting assigned food services personnel in food preparation.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Washington State Food Workers Card

Knowledge of basic USDA National School Lunch School Breakfast Program Child and Adult Care Food Program (Snack/Dinner) requirements and nutrient menu standards

Skills to prepare food in large quantities plan menus operate care and maintain institutional kitchen equipment maintain inventory control and use standard office equipment including a computer

Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation health codes sanitation principles and nutritional requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively possess awareness (for self and others) be empathetic and be customer-service oriented.

Ability to support the Districts vision mission and goals

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff

Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a positive manner

Demonstrated ability to act independently responsibly and efficiently

Essential Functions:

Read recipes and/or product directions

Estimate food requirements

Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh measure mix wash peel cut grind stir strain season and knead food for cooking serving and storing.

Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly store food utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage

Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards

Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following all Sodexo District and Local Health Department regulatory rules and procedures

Taste test products when appropriate

Set up serving stations with entrées salad bars condiments other food products and utensils.

Provide general stocking duties in service area

Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and break down stations at the end of meal periods

Interacts with customers in the serving and cafeteria areas

Understand and comply with all USDA OSPI and local Health Department policies and procedures

Understand and comply with all Sodexo HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety procedures and Centralia School District food safety policies and procedures

Comply with all District policies and procedures (including but not limited to safety and risk management)

Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner

Participate in regular safety meetings safety trainings and hazard assessments

Receive and notate delivered product on delivery log

May function as a cashier during serving times for the purpose of maintaining overall food service efficiency and meeting accounting requirements

Report equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in good working order

Attend various meetings and/or training sessions for the purpose of sharing information and improving job-related skills/knowledge

Work collaboratively with colleagues to complete daily tasks

Perform other duties as assigned

Salary: $22.10-$27.18 per hour depending on experience

Work schedule: 3.0 hours per day (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) M-F

Benefits:

Paid holidays; sick leave and personal leave days; Fringe benefits as allowed under the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through AND submit a letter of interest to Jeffrey Eklund Director of Food Service at . Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Jeffrey Eklund.