JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Food Services

SUMMARY

To prepare and distribute food service items for consumption by students and school personnel; maintain inventories of food service items, and assist in maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS – The individual will have the ability to:
Perform basic arithmetic calculations
Operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment
Use standard office equipment
Have a knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles
Stand and walk for prolonged periods
Provide direction to others and make independent judgments based on common sense
Keep and maintain accurate records
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Valid Class One Arizona fingerprint clearance
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Prior job-related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for
the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions
Inspects received items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity, and quality of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or
conveying information
Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional
requirements and projected meal requirements
Responds to inquiries from students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing
information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals
Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional
requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
Stocks food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate
quantities and security of items
Assists in the procurement of equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining
an adequate inventory to complete jobs efficiently within budget guidelines
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the
completion of their work activities