Primary Function

The employee, under close supervision, performs routine duties to include the preparation and serving of food and the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facility.

Responsibilities:

1. Follows procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met as required by the School Nutrition Services Office and Virginia Department of Health.
2. Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing and serving food as required by the School Nutrition Services Office and Virginia Department of Health.
3. Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
4. Accepts payment for food, using computerized register and payment system or other means as directed by cafeteria manager.
5. Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
6. Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model.
7. Provides a good role model in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior for the students served.
8. Attends job related training classes and workshops, including mandatory classes required under federal regulations.
9. Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
10. Takes direction from superiors, communicates efficiently and effectively, and exhibits a team player attitude.
11. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions. Follows dress code as outlined in the School Nutrition Services Handbook. Desire to put forth the best effort in all assigned duties. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Ability to complete written forms and records. High School Diploma or equivalent required.  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk and to reach overhead. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/cafeteria environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Terms of Assignment

Hours - 7 hours per day 

Location: To be determined

Compensation:  Starting - $14.29/hour based on 2024-2025 scale

                                       May be negotiable as salary is based on Food Service Experience Scale

Supervision Received: School Nutrition Manager/School Nutrition Director

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Manager or appropriate administrator. Greene County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.