OAPSE requests (internal applications) will be accepted online until 3:00 pm on 3/23/2023
External applications (Non-OAPSE applicants) will be accepted until the position is filled.

Assignment Dates: June 5, 2023, through August 18, 2023
Shift Times: 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (report time may shift slightly based on summer program schedule/demand)
Salary: $18.00 per hour in accordance with the OAPSE bargaining agreement
Reports To: Food Service Supervisor

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Take ownership, with the Food Service Supervisor, to operate all aspects of an efficient kitchen and meal program
• Maintain daily and monthly records, meal counts, inventory, invoices, temperature logs, and production records and reports deficiencies to the Food Service Supervisor
• Assist in preparing menus and ordering food and supplies. Oversee and help with cooking and/or cold prepping following approved menus and standardized recipes
• Assist with serving and cleaning
• Flexible in accommodating different meal prep forms such as grab-and-go breakfast, cold lunch meals, and hot lunch meals based on the needs of the program
• Flexible shift time; willingness to move to shift up or down slightly to accommodate the needs of the program
• Serving, cashiering, prepping, and cleaning.
• Willing to drive district vehicles to other buildings to deliver meals if needed
• Maintain and protect district equipment and the integrity of food inventory; communicates equipment needs to the Food Service Supervisor
• Has a frugal and responsible mindset, takes ownership of roles and responsibilities, and is willing to grow and be flexible with the demands of the food service operation
• Care for the equipment and inventory when/if large equipment fails, including moving food to alternative storage both during and after the shift when needed in extreme cases
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the kitchen including accurate daily deposits and record-keeping, awareness of spending, and following budgets set by the food service department
• Discerns and communicates important information and decisions to Food Service Supervisor
• Coordinates the activities of food service workers as they prepare, cook, serve, clean, and wash dishware to maximize the efficiency of the kitchen
• Report any issues or accidents occurring in the kitchen or cafeteria area to Food Service Supervisor
• Ensure that the kitchen contents are safe and secure at the end of the day
• Show leadership in the kitchen and share knowledge and food service experience with co-workers through communication, demonstration, and example
• Understand thoroughly all duties of the food service workers (including cashiering) and the Point of Sale system with the ability to perform these roles when needed
• Train and deliver in-service to current employees as instructed by leadership and as needed in their kitchen
• Responsible for obtaining substitute coverage for the kitchen when absent and substitute coverage for staff in their kitchen who will be absent following all procedures regarding staff coverage
• Follow all federal, state, and local food safety regulations, USDA child nutrition regulations, and all department policies and procedures
• Attend meetings and training as directed by the Food Service Supervisor
• Efficient with Google Suite applications and technology for record-keeping
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor

Requirements: (Must have the following on file prior to starting assignment)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Favorable BCI (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
• Negative drug screen
• USDA-ODE SFSP online training program (Must be completed prior to starting)
• ServSafe Level 2 Food Safety Certification (Must be completed prior to starting)
• Summer Food Service online training (to be completed once the candidate is selected)

Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.