EFFECTIVE: 2021-22 school year
Position Type: Non-Exempt
174 days/year
6 hours/day
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will prepare, and service breakfast and lunch to stakeholders adhering to state, federal and district policies and procedures. Ensure a smooth flow of students through the payment and point of sale system. Follow oral and written position instructions. Support in all matters related to the preparation and delivery of meals. Ensure delicious and nutritious meals are provided daily to support student learning and achievement. Accountable for customer service, compliance, food preparation and delivery, cashiering, and cleaning. Provide participative feedback regarding menu planning and food production. Partner with mentors, interns, and community members to advocate for healthier and flavorful meals for students. Assist manager with report preparation, and record maintenance in accordance with USDA, CDE and district policies. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Prepare and serve healthy, nutritious and appetizing breakfast and lunch to stakeholders.
- Cashier and student account management. Accurate recording of reimbursable meals utilizing point of sale system.
- Ensure site, equipment and textile cleanliness/sanitation according to federal, state and local guidelines and rules including the HACCP program.
- Assist with guaranteeing proper food storage based on federal, state and local nutritional standards and guidelines.
- Provide feedback regarding the meals that have been offered.
- Assist in the preparation of flavorful, nutritional and national school lunch (NSLP) compliant meals.
- Promote food service purchases through marketing, stakeholder buy-in, taste tests, student involvement, etc.
- Provide continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Communicate and support school activities that encourage stakeholder involvement in student learning.
- Assist with the implementation of standards and procedures.
- Deliver quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to employees that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
- Serve as leader by supporting and actively participating in professional development for staff.
- Coach and encourage others in the use of technology to enhance achievement and accuracy.
- Demonstrate patience with stakeholders when implementing new systems, policies/procedures, etc.
- Attend conferences, trainings, and other professional development to remain current on nutrition matters.
- Establish stakeholder rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
- Address safety concerns by working with stakeholders to ensure compliance with district-wide safety and emergency protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:- Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
- Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, equipment, materials and supplies).
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Bilingual (preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Serving It Safe certification within one year of hire.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Is flexible.
Has advanced computer/technology skills.
Has the ability to travel between locations, if needed.
Has the ability to speak about technology and innovation.
Has the ability to work with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Has the ability to effectively communicate wit