SUMMARY

Food Service Preparers perform a wide range of duties in the school environment including preparing and/or serving food, interacting with customers, cashiering, storeroom duties and ensuring the cleanliness of work areas, tools and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)

The Dayton Way

• Support and maintain the District’s core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service.  Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for nutrition services in daily activities.
• Meet the challenges of preparing quality meals while complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
• Ensure product quality through adequate storage and product rotation.
• Collaborate and engage effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors to ensure great customer service.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation, service and clean-up of meals using standardized recipes, designated portion sizes and proper sanitation procedures.
• Serve children with a positive attitude.
• Follows work schedules, plans and organizes duties prior to beginning tasks.
• Stores, utilizes and disposes of food and supplies following federal, state, local and district regulations.
• Complies with department rules, procedures, administrative directives and regulations, district policies and procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Follows sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Fulfill performance responsibilities in location(s) assigned.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned.
• Responsible for correctly identifying meal components in order to assure accurate reimbursable meal counts.
• Spot mop and sweep spills in the kitchen/serving line area as needed to prevent accidents.
• Cleaning of work areas, food service equipment and cafeteria tables.
• Attend district and department meetings, in-services and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service manager, Supervisor, Associate Director or Director.

CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES

       Job-specific

• Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
• Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
• Self-Motivated = ability to achieve daily tasks and responsibilities without needing constant direction from supervisors.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S
• Reliable transportation

Verifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Good math skills, record keeping and organizational ability
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to understand and follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Knowledge of supplies, food service equipment
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to run a computerized cash register and count money accurately.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and is occasionally required to walk, stand, lift/carry, push/pull, balance, reach/handle objects, and perform repetitive motions. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and stamina necessary for the effective performance of duties.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work is performed in a school setting, primarily in a kitchen or cafeteria environment