Food Service - District

pstrongUSD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTIONnbsp;/strong/p pnbsp;/p pstrongPOSITION TITLE:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" FOOD SERVICE COOKnbsp;/span/p pstrongSUPERVISOR:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" Kitchen Manager/Director of Food Servicenbsp;/span/p pstrongPAYMENT RATE:/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;" According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedulenbsp;/span/p pstrongQUALIFICATIONS:nbsp;/strong/p ol lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Must have food handlerrsquo;s license.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made)./span/li /ol pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"nbsp;/spanstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:nbsp;/strong/p ol lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Prepare foods as specified on menus and/or according to plans set by the Director of Food Service to provide nourishing meals to the districtsrsquo; students and staff.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Perform food handling, line service or table service under strict safety and sanitary guidelines and regulations for the purpose of complying with state regulations./span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Assess amounts of food as directed and replenish food in the line as required so food delivery is within the specified time allotted.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Implement local and governmental policies and regulations as required for the purpose of complying with state and city regulations.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Store and shelve food supplies in an orderly manner for the purpose of providing a safe and orderly work environment.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Abide by practices and procedures to safely lift and carry supplies for the purpose of personal safety for each employee.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Practice safe operation of food service equipment and meet all district safety requirements for the purpose of complying with State regulations.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Clean food service areas, maintain sanitary conditions, wash hands upon arrival, and wear a hairnet during work hours for the purpose of complying with state regulations.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Perform major cleaning of refrigerators, storerooms, and ovens at regularly scheduled intervals as required for the purpose of providing a sanitary work place.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Store chemicals and other possible food contaminants appropriately as required to avoid any contamination issues.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Observe and report possible contamination, sanitary or safety conditions to Director of Food Service for the purpose of keeping with state and local regulations.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. .nbsp;/span/li /ol pnbsp;/p pstrongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:nbsp;/strong/p ol lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.nbsp;/span/li lispan style="font-weight: 400;" Ability to pull or push heavy objects.nbsp;/span/li /ol pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At willnbsp;/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongPERFORMANCE REVIEW/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;": Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.nbsp;/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"APPROVED: 07/21/2008/span/p