LICKING HEIGHTS FOOD SERVICE
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: SERVER/HELPER
RESPONSIBLE TO: FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
JOB GOAL:
To prepare and serve food in an acceptable manner, to assist with simple food set-up and clean-up as time permits, and to complete needed paperwork as required for the LH Food Service Program
INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:
? Passion for education and student well-being
? Effective mentoring and guidance for students
? Strong communication and collaboration skills
? Continuous learning and professional development
? Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
? Openness to two-way communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
? One to two years related experience
? Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
? Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Set up the serving line, as necessary, to prepare for serving the menu for the day and continually keeping the serving line full.
2. Assist with preparing food according to tested recipes and/or directions, ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures are followed.
3. Under the cook’s guidance, keep accurate records of how much food was prepared on a daily basis, updating the number when necessary, and submit these records to the cook.
4. Serve correct portions, according to the meal production sheet, to all customers in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.
5. Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen, serving area and with food service equipment.
6. After each lunch shift, clean the food service area including the hot and cold serving line (front and back), sweep the floor if needed, restock the line (hot & cold) for the next lunch shift and assist in preparing food for the next shift to include prep and portioning of menu items, keeping a count of prepared items for the day.
7. After lunch is completed, clean the serving line area including hot and cold serving line (front and back) and assist the cook with counting the leftover food.
8. Assist with clean up after meal service, including items such as, wiping off work surfaces, door/drawer handles, washing dishes to include pots and pans.
9. Under the cook’s guidance, complete any preparation work necessary for the next day.
10. Assist with putting away deliveries according to the cook’s instructions making sure stock is rotated as necessary.
11. Assist with ordering necessary food and/or supplies required for the planned menu and/or the activities by informing the cook when stock is low.
12. Assist with the completion of the monthly inventory report under the direction of the cook. 13. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director as pertains to job goals.
WORK CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
? Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
? Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
? Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
? Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
? Many situations that require repeated hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, writing, scooping.
? Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
? Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Food Service Director in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy.
REVISED:
February 25, 2022
June 13, 2024
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