BAY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Position Title: Food Service Technician
Location: Handy Middle School
Position Type: Food Service / Food Service Technician
Schedule: 4 hours per day (HMS 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Start Date: 2024–2025 School Year
Rate of Pay: Starting at $14.11 per hour
Summary
To assist in the preparation, serving, and transportation of nutritious, high-quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner, served in a clean and pleasant atmosphere. To perform cleaning tasks in the assigned food service area. Responsible for the overall supervision of the food service operation at the assigned satellite building(s).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
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Provides, on a daily basis, the information required for the production record, as applicable to the duties assigned.
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Responsible for portioning and serving meals to students in a quick and pleasant manner.
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Responsible for the transportation, preparation, and serving of food and other materials between the production site and the satellite building(s), if applicable.
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Responsibility for the maintenance of sanitation standards both at the production site and satellite building(s).
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Assists with the quantity food preparation and assembly of food as applicable to the position.
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Assists with the daily cleaning of the satellite kitchen(s) assigned, production kitchen, and all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met.
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Sets up/breaks down service lines at assigned site.
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Works to build a spirit of teamwork and cooperation between all those in the department.
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Orders and receives all food and supplies supplied directly to the assigned satellite building(s).
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Records and maintains monthly inventory of all food and supplies in the assigned satellite kitchen(s).
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Reports any spoilage to the production kitchen.
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Assists the Building Food Service Supervisor in the ordering of food and non-food supplies for the production site and satellite building(s) assigned.
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Works as a member of the team with all kitchen staff.
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Advises the Building Food Service Supervisor of all needs for the maintenance, repair, replacement or general condition of equipment or utensils used at the applicable satellite building(s) and production site.
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Reports any/all safety condition concerns to the Food Service Supervisor immediately.
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Exhibits a reliable, punctual, dependable, honest, and self-motivated approach.
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Exhibits a positive image as a loyal representative of the school district.
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Provides training and effectively utilizes student helpers in a safe manner in the food service area.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
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Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving preferred.
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Basic knowledge of food service operations, dietary standards, and record-keeping.
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Basic knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and Local Food Service regulations and Board of Education policies.
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Valid Michigan Driver’s License and good driving record required.
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Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks within the position description.
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Meets required training standards for School Nutrition Program staff.
Language Skills
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Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
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Ability to write simple correspondence.
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Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, co-workers, and other employees.
Mathematical Skills
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of weight, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Other Skills and Abilities
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Basic knowledge of food service operations, dietary standards, and record-keeping.
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Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, staff, and students.
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Ability to perform duties in a noisy environment.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective relationships.
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Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
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Valid Michigan Driver’s License and good driving record required.
Physical Demands
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Frequent walking, standing, bending, and repetitive motions.
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Occasional lifting/moving of items up to 40 pounds.
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Responsible operation of district delivery vehicle lift equipment.
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Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision.
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Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Work Environment
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Occasional work in temperatures above 100 degrees or on slippery surfaces.
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Exposure to noise levels requiring raised voices.
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Higher-than-average risk of minor injuries such as cuts or burns.
This job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not exhaustive of all duties performed.
