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4 Hour Per Day Route Bus Driver

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This position is a minimum of 4 hours per day. Activity Trip driving may also be available to drivers who are interested. According to Board Policy GDBA: The district will recognize up to ten years ...

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Food Service Preparer (4 hour)

Dayton Area School Consortium

Dayton, OH • On-site

$11.75 - $16/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
School Nutritional Service/Substitute Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted:
3/5/2025
Location:
Dayton Public Schools
District:
Dayton Public Schools
SUMMARY
Food Service Preparers perform a wide range of duties in the school environment including preparing and/or serving food, interacting with customers, cashiering, storeroom duties and ensuring the cleanliness of work areas, tools and equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Incumbent performs a majority of the following duties)
The Dayton Way
  • Support and maintain the District's core principles in the areas of professionalism, culture, and customer service. Demonstrate courage, compassion, patience, and a passion for nutrition services in daily activities.
  • Meet the challenges of preparing quality meals while complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
  • Ensure product quality through adequate storage and product rotation.
  • Collaborate and engage effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors to ensure great customer service.

Core Responsibilities
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation, service and clean-up of meals using standardized recipes, designated portion sizes and proper sanitation procedures.
  • Serve children with a positive attitude.
  • Follows work schedules, plans and organizes duties prior to beginning tasks.
  • Stores, utilizes and disposes of food and supplies following federal, state, local and district regulations.
  • Complies with department rules, procedures, administrative directives and regulations, district policies and procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Follows sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
  • Fulfill performance responsibilities in location(s) assigned.
  • Performs such other tasks as may be assigned.
  • Responsible for correctly identifying meal components in order to assure accurate reimbursable meal counts.
  • Spot mop and sweep spills in the kitchen/serving line area as needed to prevent accidents.
  • Cleaning of work areas, food service equipment and cafeteria tables.
  • Attend district and department meetings, in-services and training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service manager, Supervisor, Associate Director or Director.

CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES
Job-specific
  • Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
  • Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
  • Self-Motivated = ability to achieve daily tasks and responsibilities without needing constant direction from supervisors.
    • Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S
  • Reliable transportation

Verifications
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience
  • Good math skills, record keeping and organizational ability
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to understand and follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
  • Knowledge of supplies, food service equipment
  • Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
  • Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
  • Ability to run a computerized cash register and count money accurately.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and is occasionally required to walk, stand, lift/carry, push/pull, balance, reach/handle objects, and perform repetitive motions. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • Manual dexterity and stamina necessary for the effective performance of duties.
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
  • Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
  • Work is performed in a school setting, primarily in a kitchen or cafeteria environment

The Dayton Public School District provides equal educational and employment opportunities for all people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, or affiliation with a union or professional organization.
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