Job Description
Glendale Elementary School District
Food Service Specialist
Purpose Statement
The job of Food Service Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service
activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for cooking and distributing food items that meet
the mandated nutritional requirements; providing complete and accurate documentation and audit trail for
meals served; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; and serving as a resource to other Food Service
W orkers/Specialists.
Essential Functions
Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of
maintaining sanitary conditions.
Collects payments for food items (e.g. cash, free/reduced meal offset, etc.) for the purpose of securing
funds for reimbursement of items selected.
Directs other food service personnel in the absence of the Food Service Manager for the purpose of
maximizing the efficiency of the workforce, meeting shift requirements, and/or providing assistance with
administrative functions.
Inspects food items, and/or work areas (e.g. personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) for the
purpose of preventing cross-contamination of food borne illnesses.
Loads carts, food warmers, trays, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items are
available for transporting to other sites.
Maintains a variety of documents, files, and/or both manual and electronic (e.g. production workbook,
fund verifications sheets, menus, catering logs/records, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation
for audit purposes and meeting state, federal, and administrative requirements.
Maintains inventory of dry storage, refrigerated and frozen food, condiments, etc. for the purpose of
ensuring availability of items.
Oversees food service workers for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently and/or
providing input to administrator for evaluation of personnel.
Prepares cafeteria food items and/or catering items (including cooking and/or baking) for on-site or
remote locations for the purpose of ensuring availability of food service at alternate sites and/or activities.
Receives food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders
and/or complying with mandated health requirements.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job
conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
operating equipment used in school cafeteria; operating a computer including using pertinent software applications;
and maintaining accurate record; and or other qualifications the Board deems appropriate.
Food Service Specialist
