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

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have or complete American School Food Service Certification within first 12 months of employment
• Food service preparation experience desired
• Ability to read and write English, do simple arithmetic and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to stand continuously and have the capacity 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

Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

 

Non-discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
 
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.  If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62^nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.