DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the director, or kitchen supervisor.

• Works closely with the manager in all areas, including but not limited to, food preparation, production, planning, food ordering, inventory and record keeping including financial, payroll records and cashiering. Must be familiar with and able to maintain program requirements and function in all kitchen areas as well as be the main lead on batch cooking, following prescribed temperature requirements and being able to quickly and positively react to the production volume needed throughout meal service.
• May be called upon on a short-term basis, to manage a kitchen other than the one regularly assigned to, should an occasion arise where the usual management personnel is not available.
• Interacts with students and school faculty in a positive, constructive manner. Relates and communicates positively with students, co-workers, school staff and parents.
• Must be able to work in a cashier capacity and have a working knowledge of our point of sale system. Assistant Manager will cashier for breakfast and lunch when call offs occur.
• Must be able to produce required daily and monthly reports.
• Maintains a work environment that adheres to strict sanitation practices.
• Willing to attend job related training classes and workshops to further enhance their skills.
• Follows standards of safety and sanitation at all times, including the proper use of chemicals.
• Practices safe grooming habits as determined by local policy.
• Follows the Manager’s instructions. Uses equipment safely, follows assigned work schedule, uses efficient work techniques.
• Ability to maintain required forms and records, including but not limited to, daily production records, financial records, payroll records and daily/monthly reporting records.
• Washing of dishes, including pots and pans. May operate dishwasher when short staffed.
• Informs manager of requested personal days or upcoming medical conditions (if possible) at least two weeks in advance.
• If a personnel problem arises, informs the manager of the problem for resolution.
• Wears proper attire, including a hair net covering the entire head, no excessive jewelry including dangle earrings, no fingernail polish, and proper shoes.
• Follows procedure in personnel matters including school and departmental requirements related to food service.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with the school community.
• Respects co-workers with proper language and interaction.
• Involved in cleanup of the kitchen area and other areas as designated. This may involve heavy cleaning of equipment, storerooms, serving lines, and the kitchen in general.
• May be required to move to a different position when needed by the absence of other personnel.
• May be called upon to work after-hours catering.
• Willing and able to learn new skills and techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of the school corporation or employee information.
• Participates in school food service promotions with a positive attitude.
• Informs the manager of any safety hazards. If necessary, takes immediate action to correct the hazard.
• Prevents discriminatory practices and protects the identification of free and reduced students.
• Observes all rules and regulations of the School Food Service program and abides by the rules and regulations set forth in the Support Staff Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Food Service Director or designee

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Have a thorough knowledge of School Food Service policies and program requirements.
• Successfully completes “Person-In-Charge” food service sanitation training or its equivalent and receives certification. Re-certification required every five years and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Must be honest and trustworthy.
• Possess good basic math skills, with experience cashiering in a food service atmosphere preferred.
• Able to communicate well both in writing and orally.
• Possess personal communication skills.
• Able to remain calm in stressfull situations.
• Able to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Able to work hard in a well-organized manner.
• Able to be quick and accurate in a crowded, noisy atmosphere while maintaining a time schedule.
• Able to project a positive image in public.
• Enthusiastic about school breakfast/lunch and genuinely enjoys children of all ages.

BENEFITS: This position carries benefits for union food service employees as described in the collective bargaining agreement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of  those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and using the appropriate equipment occasionally move objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is required to use the appropriate personal protection equipment when performing these tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to all PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.