Food Service Worker II-A
Purpose Statement
The job of CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER II-A is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the child nutrition services staff members at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
Essential Functions
Stocks food, condiments, and supplies (e.g. food, condiments, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.; methods of quantity cooking.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks using existing skills. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen; operating job related equipment.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work
with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; working with interruptions; and communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; ability to lift 20-50 lbs.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 10% walking, 80% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
None Specified Food Handlers/ServSafe Certificate
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
None Specified None Specified
- Department
- Nutritional Services
- Role
- Food Service Worker
- Locations
- Sheldon Head Start
- Hourly salary
- $13.35
About Topeka Public Schools
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Engage students in the highest quality learning. Prepare students for responsible and productive citizenship. Inspire excellence for a lifetime.