Food Service Associate bei Zeeland Public Schools

Summary:
The Food Service Associate will cook, serve, and clean-up in assigned area.  S/he will perform other related duties which are necessary for the efficient operation of the food service program.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve menu items as planned.  Records temperature of food and completes production needs.
• Serves food items to customers from serving lines in accordance with specific instruction ensuring appropriate portions are served.
• Must wash pots and pans and clean-up all working areas of kitchen, including floors, hoods, walls, and serving carts.
• Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers as appropriate to the area of operations.
• Attends day to day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies, etc.
• Replenishes foods, silverware, dishes, trays, etc. at serving stations; may order products.
• May provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work.
• Attend assigned training mandated by the Michigan Department of Education.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Must be positive, pleasant, neat, clean and able to work well with others.
• No prior institutional experience is necessary, although some food preparation experience is helpful.
• Must have computer knowledge and be able to scan student’s ID cards or run point of sale computer.
• Must be able to read and mathematically adjust numbers or recipes.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to follow state, federal and health department regulations.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks and accept direction.
• Must be Serve-Safe certified, or ability to obtain and maintain certification.

Schedule:
Monday through Friday
8 AM - 2:00 PM (hours may vary with lunch times)
Student Calendar

Compensation:
Level I-Range is $15.63 - $17.57
 

Once the posting deadline date has been met (if applicable), the supervisor/principal will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates.  An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.