Food Service Clerk - Jefferson

TITLE: Food Service Clerk

LOCATION: Jefferson

HOURS: 6:45am-12:45pm 5.50 hours

PAY: $16.97/ hour

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required

Education and Experience:

A valid driver's license or the ability to travel within the district as requested.

Computational skills in money handling and completing reports.

Desired

Education and Experience:

High School diploma, HiSET or GED

School Nutrition Association Membership and Certification

Previous cashiering experience in school food service or other food production facility or equivalent work experience in cashiering, accounting, and/or record keeping.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to cope with time pressure.

Ability to organize own time and tasks.

Ability to effectively use computer-based systems.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist with the operation of the total multi-unit food service operation in compliance with federal and state regulations relating to Child Nutrition Programs. Collect payment and enter data into computer as students and staff move through line. Accountable for all meals. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the food and nutrition services department..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in the kitchen with daily production tasks including cooking breakfast and other food items.
2. Back-up support in the absence of a head cook including cooking.
3. Complete daily records accurately including production records.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of reimbursable meals and snacks.
5. Operate the Point-of-Sale system daily to close each production day.
6. Check patrons through the line at serving time for reimbursable meals and charging accounts as needed.
7. Count money and prepare bank deposit daily.
8. Carry out clerking policies and procedures as established by Food & Nutrition Department.
9. Assist with cleaning at the end of the day in accordance with district and department guidelines.
10. Refill and clean fruit and vegetable bars between service lines.
11. Maintain all food safety and sanitation standards.
12. Maintain annual U.S.D.A professional standards requirements.
13. Read communications from all district stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

Maintain confidentiality.

Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES: N/A

POSITION INVENTORY: A12

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

POSITION TYPE: FSRV

FT/PT: Part Time or Full Time

DAYS: 178 HOURS: Varies - Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing/stairs, driving, lifting (35 lbs), Carrying (20 feet), manual dexterity skills (telephone, computer, other)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with frequency in extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By:
Jenna Crinzi

Date: 02/27/2025

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Bid Criteria - Lateral/Promotion for Non-Interview Positions: Lateral transfers within the same job

classification or a promotion will be awarded upon consideration of the following criteria:

• 12-month Calendar: Current full-time employee has been working for 12 months prior to the job posting date.
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