2026-27 Food Service Specialist
hace 23 días
Arlington
Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE: • This position involves the performance of all major duties related to food storage, preparation, service and clean-up operations; the purpose of which is to provide nutritious, appetizing, high quality meals to promote the health and well-being of school children. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification: • None Special Knowledge/Skills: • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand instructions in English, • Ability to plan, coordinate and produce work in allotted time, • Computer literate; ability to handle money efficiently and perform routine mathematical calculations, • Ability to effectively communicate with administrators, teachers and parents. Minimum Experience: • No experience necessary MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Must be able to read, write, comprehend and follow written and oral instruction, in English on labels, production charts and recipes., • Must be able to read and identify soaps and chemicals., • Frequent verbal interaction with students, fellow employees, teachers and parents; must have a good rapport with students, staff, co-workers or parents., • Must be able to take oral and written instruction from Manager and do work-related tasks that the Manager deems necessary., • Assist in clean-up chores as assigned by Manager, which could include, but is not limited to - sweeping, mopping, trash duties, cleaning of vents and floor mats., • Must have a current Food Handler's Card., • Must practice good hygiene and proper food handling to prevent outbreak of food borne illness and contamination., • Must be knowledgeable of basic food preparation and sanitation practices to ensure food safety., • Applies the rules of safety and sanitation to ensure safe food handling, safety in work and reduction of accidents., • Must be able to complete job in time allocated., • Prepares food according to written standardized recipes and procedures., • Garnishes all food items assigned for preparation., • Carry containers of food or equipment weighing approximately 20 pounds., • Washing of pots and pans, while bending over sink., • Receiving and stocking food supplies, if assigned by Manager., • Performs tasks in various locations where needed., • Ability to follow directions and plan work., • Ability to react to sound, for safety., • Attend in-service training, workshops and conventions whenever possible to learn new techniques and operations, • Ability to use garbage disposals and other institutional equipment, • Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • None listed WORKING CONDITIONS: • Physical Demands:, • Standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, pushing and pulling with frequent exposure to water and chemicals., • Mental Demands:, • The demands associated with time pressures and constraints associated with the overseeing of daily operations., • Environmental Factors:, • Variable extremes in temperature; loud noises; standing on hard floor surfaces while working; numerous simultaneous activities; dealing with various groups of employees and variance in procedures at individual kitchens. Equipment used: • Institutional mixer, slicer, food processor, disposal, oven, steam table, steamer, braising pan, range, flame broiler grill, steam-jacketed kettle, sharp knives, walk-in coolers and freezers, hot and cold holding equipment and cash registers/automated POS system and computer.