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SalaryFood Service Assistant
Internal/External Posting
4 hour position
183 days/year
Cottage Grove High School
2023-2024
Food Service Assistant
The South Lane School District Food Service Department invites applications for Food Service Assistant. Applicants must be available to work at any school.
Full job description available here.
Job Description
This position with supervision assists in any area of food preparation and service in a school kitchen. Duties include:
- Stocking trays, flatware and napkins on service lines; set up and maintain service lines and refill condiments, dispensers and food pans; some employees serve hot and cold food to customers; some employees may run a cashier station which includes taking cash, making change and recognizing a reimbursable meal.
- Assist in cleaning Food Service areas including washing dishes and trays, cleaning tables, sinks, counters and serving areas; sweep and mop floors; collect and remove trash; wash, sort and stack dishes; miscellaneous cleaning as assigned.
- Assist cooks in preparation of meals by frying, baking, steaming and grilling foods in school kitchens. Assist staff in making cold sandwiches, salads, and dressings; cleaning, cutting and chopping fruits and vegetables and assist in other Food Service preparation as assigned.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently and 20 pounds frequently; stand or walk on hard surfaces; stoop, twist, bend, reach, and grasp with high frequency; good personal hygiene is essential to performance of position.
Qualifications
One year of experience in a commercial Food Service facility and High School diploma or GED preferred. Ability to obtain Food Handler’s Card within two weeks of employment required. Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with students of all ages is a must. Ability to prioritize duties, maintain professional demeanor, and provide excellent customer service during rush periods are required. Understand and follow oral and written instructions and knowledge of proper food handling procedures is essential. Repetitive motion with hands and wrists for an extended period of time, and the ability to lift 50 pounds required. Some Food Service transport between schools may be required.
Salary
Salary will be determined by experience, based on current salary schedule.
Application Procedure
Applications are completed online at https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900
