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Substitute General Worker•Job#4455
School Board of Highlands County
School Board of Highlands County•Sebring, Florida Job Details
Job ID:
5807592
Application Deadline:
Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY 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 constantly to 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 from temperature 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
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE
According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Bargaining Support Personnel Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 5/9/2016
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021
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
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us