FOOD AND NUTRITION GENERAL WORKER

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POSITION TITLE

General Worker

ASSIGNMENT

General Worker - Food & Nutrition Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantlyto move objects Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop or kneel to handle, lift or move objects from floor level to 6 feet above floor level Ability to walk or stand for periods of four (4) continuous hours Ability to work under the following environmental conditions: The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily fromtemperature changes The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts,electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly responsible to the Food Service Manager for satisfactory completion of all assigned duties (oral or written), performed to the established standard Responsible to the Food Service Manager for observance of sanitation and safety rules and regulations. Assists with necessary food service operations during times of emergency Interacts courteously with the public Maintains an effective working relationship with managers and other employees Maintains high standards of work habits, sanitation and safety Adheres strictly to the Handbook for School Food Service Personnel and all guidelines set forth in SBHC Board Policy Prepares food and/or baked goods as directed by the Food Service Manager Strictly follows recipes and production planning sheets Obtains, weighs, and measures products from storage areas in a timely manner to ensure present and future menus are correctly prepared Packages and stores food products in accordance with food safety standards and advises manager of amounts to be worked into future menus Monitors serving line to ensure enough food is available for service and replaces depleted food with fresh products Operates point of sale system and performs cash handling duties Assists manager in the ordering and inventory of products and services utilized by the food service operation Will take appropriate hours of annual continuing education/training as required by USDA Professional Standards or other such agencies

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities: Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service Must be Authorized to work in the UNITED STATES.