General Help (10:00-2:00) at Linn-Mar Community School District in Marion, IA

Job description

Position Title: General Kitchen Help Location: Westfield Elementary Immediate Supervisor: Food Service Production Manager/Kitchen Manager Summary: Assists in the serving of quality food products to students and adults in a quick and pleasant manner. Assists the Lead Cook in prepping food and trays. Hours of Work: 10:00-2:00 Terms of Employment: As specified by contract. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.) • Organizes site work (setting up and tearing down serving lines, bars, etc.) under the direction of the manager in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Food Service Department. • Understands and practices good nutrition in the preparation and service of food. • Assists with serving food. • Works in dish room area washing trays, silverware, etc., and returning to proper storage. • Washes pots and pans in three-compartment sink. • Assists in control of food and supply costs with proper handling and storage techniques (rotate inventory). • Has ability to communicate and work with fellow employees. • Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and the community. • Assists with catering, if necessary. • Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. Professional Standards: 1. Quality of work (Maintains high standards of food distribution, safety and quality.) 2. Quantity of work ( The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; accountable for own fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks) 3. Knowledge of job ( Job methods, procedures, practices and responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning) 4. Creativity/Problem solving ( Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks) 5. Interpersonal skills ( Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and District customers) 6. Dependability ( Reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; completes work accurately and in a timely fashion; stable and calm in a crisis or emergency; works independently) 7. Professional appearance( Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and "professional") 8. Organizational skills ( Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity) 9. Safety ( Provides safety and security for self and others through following proper safety procedures at all times) 10. Written/Verbal communication ( Conveys information and ideas accurately and courteously to clearly met the needs of the staff/students/visitors, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly) 11. Managing change/adaptability ( Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change. Adapts to changes in schedule and work assignments) 12. Professional approach ( Professional, positive and helpful approach with visitors and District employees. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand internal and external customer requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory) 13. Flexibility ( Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures and procedures. Willingly takes direction and will modify one's preferred way of doing things) Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Education or Experience: High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree). Experience in school food service operations preferred, but not required. Ability to attend classes as suggested by management. Short Food Course I offered by Department of Education is required (paid by the district). Licensure or Certification: Completion of the following course(s) or equivalent is preferred, but not mandatory. Basic School Food Service Basic School Food Service Sanitation Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job success