FLSA STATUS:                         Non-Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Full Time 

DOMAIN I:  SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

1. Follow individual work schedule, production schedule, and weekly cleaning schedule.
2. Give and receive information.
3. Use and clean equipment.
4. Practice regular equipment maintenance.
5. Use standardized recipes; measure correctly.
6. Prepare meals using correct food preparation techniques.
7. Check food quality during preparation.
8. Promote the Child Nutrition program to students, faculty, administrators, and others.
9. Accept and store deliveries with assistance.
10. Remove garbage and trash from cafeteria.
11. Use safe working procedures; correct and/or report unsafe working conditions.
12. Adhere to established personal hygiene techniques.
13. Use acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling.
14. Use established sanitation techniques for cleaning the facility.
15. Serve correct portions and report amounts of foods used and leftover.
16. Maintain correct holding temperature of food.
17. Utilize food merchandizing techniques.
18. Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

DOMAIN II:  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS

1. Adhere to high standards of professionalism.
2. Provide professional development workshops to school staff and parents on the effective implementation of federal guidelines regarding homelessness/neglected or delinquent children and youth.
3. Organize, coordinate, and provide tutor training.
4. Possess and use professional knowledge and understanding in decision making.
5. Work enthusiastically toward goals and performance responsibilities.
6. Plan for professional self-improvement.

DOMAIN III:  ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

1. Adhere to district guidelines relative to attendance.
2. Regularly report to work on time and work additional hours when deemed necessary.
3. Contact supervisor when absent.
4. Clock in/out and utilize time when appropriate.

DOMAIN IV:  SAFETY

1. Complete tasks in a safe manner as prescribed by the Safety Department or by the employee’s profession/craft.
2. Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
3. Dress appropriately for the job assigned and in compliance with state law and Board policy GAMB Employee Dress Code.
4. Display employee ID tag at all times on duty.
5. Report any unsafe conditions or any incidents of injury or damage immediately to the appropriate official.
6. Comply with policies on GAMA Employee Tobacco Use, Drug-Free Workplace, and use of cell phones when on duty.

DOMAIN V:  COMMUNICATION

1. Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from immediate supervisor and give clear written and oral instructions to others as required.
2. Accurately compile data, summarize information and provide written reports when required.
3. Answer the telephone and receive visitors in a courteous and efficient manner.
4. Follow the chain of command for various administrative procedures.

DOMAIN VI:  PROFESSIONALISM

1. Attend and constructively participate in meetings and professional development activities.
2. Use active listening skills.
3. Accept and recognize the value of the contribution of others.
4. Exhibit a caring, positive attitude towards others.
5. Maintain the confidentiality of all School Board business by refraining from accessing, discussing, or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized by immediate supervisor.
6. Observe professional ethics as prescribed by the employee’s profession/craft and in accordance with state law and board policy (GAI Solicitations, GAIB Solicitations of Staff Members, GAJ, Gifts).
7. Work and cooperate with entire staff.
8. Seek, share, and respect ideas of others.
9. Participate in professional activities on a local, state, and national level in assigned area (include for appropriate personnel).
10. Participate in professional growth activities, such as participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops for improvement of knowledge and skills relating to best practices in the use of supplies, tools/equipment, and methods of operation.
11. Establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with staff members, administrators, co-workers, teachers, parents, and the general public.
12. Adhere to high standards of professionalism and encourage professional growth.
13. Develop leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable.
14. Demonstrate skills to receive and give constructive feedback.
15. Identify problems and issues and work collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions.
16. Maintain communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments.
17. Use verbal and non-verbal communication in a respectful manner.
18. Write and speak clearly and concisely for understanding.
19. Represent the schools and district in a positive manner.
20. Treat all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner.
21. Cooperate with administration in the performance of additional duties.
22. Cooperate with building and district staff in planning and evaluation.
23. Complete tasks, reports, and documents accurately according to specified timelines and expectations.
24. Minimize bias in self and others and accept responsibility for his/her own actions.
25. Adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards.
26. Adhere to Board policies and procedures and administrative rules, guidelines, and regulations.
27. Apply laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately.
28. Follow directives as assigned by supervisor.
29. Use proper administrative procedures for making requests and resolving conflicts.

**Domain VI denotes non-instructional indicators. Deficiencies in these areas shall not be subject to a plan of intensive assistance

METHOD OF EVALUATION: District level evaluation.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or its equivalent; a minimum of one year successful food service experience and competent in all areas of performance; positive attitude; ability to be a team worker; good communication skills; ability to lift and carry 25 pounds and 50 pounds with assistance; ability to complete math problems involving fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear and sometimes sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here is representative of which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to a noise level in the work environment which is moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.