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Food Service Staff JobID: 530

+ Position Type:

Food Service/ Food Service Worker

+ Date Posted:

4/21/2025

+ Location:

Boone Community School District

+ Closing Date:

08/15/2025

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our mottoExpect the Best...Achieve Success.Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects to be completed by the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.

Title: Food Service StaffReports To: Director of Food ServiceWork Year:9 monthsCompensation & Hours: Part-time position. Pay range of $14.66 - $16.60 per hour depending on experiencePay Period: Direct Deposit on the last day of the monthBenefits: Summers off, paid leave, IPERS

Job Goal: To provide each student with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment.

Required Education and Certification:

+ High School diploma or GED

Required skills and abilities:

+ Oral and written communication skills

+ English language skills

+ Interpersonal relations skills

+ Basic math and accounting skills.

+ Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

+ Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

+ Diffuse and manage stressful situations

+ Basic computer skills

+ Customer service skills

+ Critical thinking and problem solving skills

+ Organizational skills

+ Stand for extended periods of time

+ Lift 50lbs on a frequent basis

+ Promote and follow building and departmental policies

+ Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

+ Computers

+ Tablets

+ Point of Sales Operating Systems

+ Basic kitchen equipment knowledge

+ Phone System

+ Google Workspace

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Communicates and demonstrates customer service approach of the Food Services Program.

Use proper food handling, cooking techniques, and food safety procedures.

Participates in the proper food preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.

Assists with proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all food storage areas, paper, chemicals and smallwares according to the Food Service Department Standards.

Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and following forecast production numbers.

Helps maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen food storage and preparation areas.

Assists with meal service preparation at the school site. Follows standardized recipes, portion sizes, menu compliance, and utilize proper equipment and techniques.

Follows a smooth flow of service and coordinates to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.

Accurately inputs all food production records and meal count data required for the National School Lunch Program.

Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.

Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.

Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

..

.X

Walk

..

.X

Sit

.

..

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

..

.X

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

..

.X

Climb or balance

..

.X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

.

.X.

Talk

..

.X

Hear

..

.X

Taste

.

.X.

Smell

.

.X.

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

...

Up to 25 pounds

...

Up to 50 pounds

..

.

Up to 100 pounds

.

..

More than 100 pounds

...

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

.

Analyze

.

Communicate

.

Copy

.

Coordinate

..

.

Instruct

.

..X

Compute

..

.

Synthesize

...

Evaluate

.

..

Use Interpersonal Skills

..

.X

Compile

.

..

Negotiate

...

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

.

..X

Work near moving mechanical parts

..

.

Work in high, precarious places

...

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

..X.

Outdoor weather conditions

.X..

Extreme cold (non-weather)

.

..

Extreme heat (non-weather)

.

..

Risk of electrical shock

...

Work with explosives

...

Risk of radiation

...

Vibration

.

..

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements

.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

.

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

.

Depth perception

.

Ability to adjust focus

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job

Very quiet

.

Quiet

.

Moderate

Loud

.X

Very loud

.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, [email protected], at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750.