School Food Service TECHNICIANS

Location:         Site Level School

Reports To:  Principal and School Cafeteria Manager and Food Service

                     Field Manager

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Salary Range:  Per WBR Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment:  9 Months

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Principal and the School Food Service Manager, cooks and serves meals to
students and teachers. Assists in serving the food and cleaning dishes and floors to assure proper
sanitation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inventories, orders, and manages all food items and related supplies
• Cleans and prepares dining area
• Assists with the receiving and storage of food delivery
• Washes and stores dishes once dry
• Cleans, maintains and operates equipment
• Assesses supplies of milk and juice daily
• Ensures food is prepared and served in a sanitary environment
• Portions foods accurately with portioning tools
• Performs basic first aid and reports and accidents
• Prepares meals for students and teachers
• Assists with the orientation of new workers
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
• Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other proper authority

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED.  Must have knowledge of various kitchen equipment and tools and knowledge of various food preparation techniques.  Knowledge of first aid practices and procedures and ability and knowledge to practice safe and sanitary working habits. Preferred- supplemented by work experience in the preparation of food. Must complete a CPR course

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Work Environment: 

The School Food Services Technician will work in an environment adhering to the School Board energy policy. Workday consist of regular school cafeteria hours.  Then length of the workday varies as the result of evening activities or emergencies.  In addition, job responsibilities may require work on weekends or holidays and attendance at meetings.

Communication Skills:  The School Food Services Technician must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.  Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and must be able to communicate successfully with students, teachers, parents, school personnel, and the community.

Equipment Used:  The School Food Services Technician should be able to use a telephone, audio-visual equipment, computer, scanner, copy machine, laminator, calculator, and other appropriate machines and equipment relative to school food service

Physical and Mental Involvement:  The School Food Services Technician must be able to perform these physical activities: standing, walking, reaching bending, and lifting 40 pounds (sometimes required).  

The School Food Services Technician must be able to plan and implement appropriate financial projects and reports. Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions. Must keep accurate, up-to-date records.  Must be able to comply with federal, state and parish regulations.

Human Relations:  The School Food Services Technician must be able to work cooperatively with district personnel and the community.  Must be able to respond appropriately to supervision and accept commendations and recommendations. Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures/backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job,  Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks.  An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Director for Human Resources/Staff Development.  It should also be noted the order of duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed nor intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.