Position Summary:  Food preparation, serving and clean up of food and equipment for the School Nutrition Department.

 

Qualifications:            

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food service preparation experience desired
• Be able to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic and follow oral and written direction
• Be able to do considerable standing and have the ability to lift 50 lbs safely
• Ability to relate to children
• Possess good communicative, collaborative, and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Performs tasks in a timely manner
• Responsible for food preparation and acceptability of food before and after preparation
• Responsible for maintaining serving line
• Responsible for operation, cleaning, and maintaining all types of equipment
• Maintains appearance appropriate to job responsibilities (wear uniform type clothing, hair net covering on the hair, and comfortable, safe rubber-soled shoes)
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time 

 

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:45am-2:00pm

 

Benefits:                                     

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement