Job Description Food Service Worker Definition Under direct supervision, the Food Service Worker performs a wide variety of tasks related to food preparation, service, and clean up for Romoland School District; and to do other related work as required. Examples of Duties • Cleans and peels fruits and vegetables; • Makes sandwiches; • Prepares meats, salads, beverages, and pastries; • Serves lunches to students and staff; • Cleans utensils, steam tables, dining tables, kitchen refrigerators and other equipment; • Assists in keeping kitchen in sanitary condition; • Stocks and sets up supplies; • Operates, safely, routine kitchen appliances and equipment; • Assists in collecting and counting money; • Completes necessary paperwork as required. Qualifications Knowledge of: Sanitation practices related to preparing, cooking and serving food; operation of kitchen equipment and utensils; simple record-keeping methods; basic math; health and safety practices; resolving problems connected with the serving of large numbers of people; and roper lifting techniques. Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written directions; read, write, and speak English; understand and adhere to acceptable sanitation programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; be neat and clean at all times; communicate in a courteous, tactful manner, utilizing good judgment; exhibit integrity and resourcefulness; accurately handle and account for money received. Education and Experience: High School education preferably with diploma or equivalent, or work related experience. Licenses and/or Certificates: Eligible to obtain a valid Food Handler Certificate (SAFE) at time of employment through the county health department; TB and fingerprint clearance required. Physical Demands And Working Conditions • Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines. E • Able to conduct verbal conversation. E • Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels). E • Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk. E • Able to sit for sustained periods of time. • Able to kneel or squat for extended periods of time. • Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders. • Able to lift up to 35 lbs frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally. E • Able to carry up to 35 lbs frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally. E • Able to push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. • Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for 1.5 hours. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder extension and flexion. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for back lateral flexion. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension. • Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion. • Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner. • Able to work with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner without allergic reaction. E • Able to operate material handling and food transportation equipment in a safe and effective manner. E • Able to operate food preparation utensils, machinery and equipment in a safe and effective manner. E • Able to work in a wide range of temperature changes involving kitchen heat and walk-in freezer cold. E While the ideal candidate will possess all these abilities, duties assigned can be modified to accommodate some physical restrictions. Essential physical requirements, which the candidate must possess, are indicated with an ”E ”. Employment Status: Bargaining unit position/agency shop. Revised: 7/00