About this role
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 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Benefits
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid leave and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement