ID 6816 - Temporary Food Service Assistant III - 5.75 hours/day - 10/5/2026 through 1/15/2027 at Lake Oswego School District in Lake Oswego, OR

Job description

Temporary Food Service Assistant III 5.75 hours/day - 10/5/2026 through 1/15/2027 7:30 am - 1:15 pm $19.81 - $27.22/hour (depending on experience) JOB SUMMARY Position prepares and serves nutritious meals for students and staff as specified on production sheets and menu. Maintains strict standards regarding cleanliness and sanitation, proper equipment usage and storage, and food storage, handling and preparation. Assists with proper daily clean-up of kitchen and cafeteria areas, equipment, dishes and utensils. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Prepares and serves daily meals (a la carte, serving lines and carts) using planned menus and production sheets. Ensures compliance with quality and portion control guidelines. Daily cleans utensils, dishes, and kitchen equipment. Assists Food Service Coordinator in menu planning and ordering food and supplies. Acts as the key contact person (or lead) in the kitchen working with FSA I's and FSA II's. Maintains a high degree of sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen and storage facilities. Maintains proper storage of all supplies and goods that are needed for the food service program. Stores and retrieves food as necessary. Maintains a healthy working environment by strictly complying with federal, state and district regulations, policies and guidelines, including proper lifting techniques, and proper and efficient equipment operation. Maintains necessary records and quality assurance check sheets. Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system. Operate and maintain commercial food preparation equipment. Maintains accurate accounting procedures and records. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures. Consistent, daily and punctual attendance. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned. Keeps a current inventory of food and supplies. Assists with training new and substitute employees. Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife. Willingness to work at various school sites if needed. Coordinates additional district functions when needed. Works evenings and weekends when necessary. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions. Observes ergonomics of both standing and sitting including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment. Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED is required. Associate Degree or two years of college/university preferred. Prior experience with quantity cooking and baking procedures is preferred. Familiarity with basic first aid procedures is required. Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demo