Food Service Position Kitchen/Cafeteria General Worker

Job Description Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Kitchen Cafeteria General Worker LOCATION: District Wide START DATE: ASAP DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsibility to be able to work with the School Manager.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within a short period of time.
• The individual should not have less than one to five years experience in food service or closely related field with experience or training in institutional cooking.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Full knowledge of National School Breakfast and Lunch guidelines and requirements, food preparation methods, and operation of food service equipment preferred.
• Overall knowledge of all Kitchen duties.
• Complete knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, school staff, students, and general public.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with students and staff.

WORK YEAR Per Union Contract: 6am-1pm based on school needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the School Manager with the development of standards, methods, and procedures for the purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of food supplies and equipment, food preparation, meal services, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation, and quality of food.
• Forecasts food and material required for the daily operations of the cafeteria.
• Assist with preparation and serving of daily meals.
• Responsible for accurate preparation and timely completion of all required reports and records. This includes daily production records, inventories, and ordering.
• Assists in washing dishes, pots, pans, equipment, and tables.
• Responsible to maintain, receive, and store inventory and inform staff of any necessary changes to menus as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand at an assigned location and work continuously for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry, move, and put away food and supplies weighing up to forty (40) lbs. and ranging in height from 1" to 48" from the floor.
• Must have the stamina necessary for efficient performance of duties.
• Must be physically able to tolerate temperatures ranging from -10 degrees F to 40 degrees F for periods of time up to one half hour to work in the freezer.

SALARY Per union contract.

APPLY ONLINE

• Cover letter
• Letter of intent
• Resume
• 3 Letters of reference

Tacy Nettleton Human Resources Coordinator

The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.

Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools compliance with Section 504, Title VI, or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson Director of Student Services Regional School District 14 5 Minortown Road PO Box 469 Woodbury, CT 06798 203-263-0416