Morton Grove School District 70

Title:              Dining Services Cook/Server
 
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the building Assistant Principal, to assist in preparing recipes for lunch, serving lunch to students, cleaning up the kitchen and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures. This is a daily, 3.5 hour position, 10:30am-2:00pm.

Essential Functions:

• Cooperate with the Food Service Manager to provide a positive and inviting dining experience for students, faculty and parents.
• Be responsible for food preparation by chopping, washing, cutting, assembling, sorting and mixing food for cooks.
• Be responsible for the serving of food during serving periods.
• Be responsible for cleaning, equipment, storage and work areas during the total work day.
• Be responsible for the proper storage of food.
• Be responsible for washing dishes and utensils.
• Operate mechanical kitchen equipment safely.
• Follow work schedules as assigned by the Food Service Manager.
• Practice acceptable health and work habits.
• Participate in professional development training.
• General knowledge of computers and technology.
• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Dining Service Manager.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or other personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

 
Additional Duties

• May collect and count food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school kitchen.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:  
 
Codes:   F= Frequently    O = Occasionally    S = Seldom
 

While Performing Job, Employee is Required to	How Often
Twist	F
Stoop/Bend	F
Squat	F
Kneel	S
Crawl	S
Stand	F
Climb Ladders	S
Climb Stairs	S
Walk on Uneven Ground	S

 

	Estimated Total Hours Performed Daily
Physical Activity Required	Rarely	Less than 1	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8
Lifting under 10 pounds				X
Lifting 10-25 pounds			X
Lifting 25-50 pounds	X
Lifting over 50 pounds	X
Carrying under 10 pounds			X
Carrying 10-25 pounds		X
Carrying 25-50 pounds		X
Carrying over 50 pounds	X
Pushing/Pulling under 10 pounds	X
Pushing/Pulling 10-25 pounds	X
Pushing/Pulling 25-50 pounds	X
Pushing/Pulling over 50 pounds	X
Reaching above shoulder height		X
Reaching at shoulder height		X
Reaching below shoulder heights			X
Talking						X
Hearing						X
Vision						X

 

 Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License: 

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• High School Diploma

 
Experience: 

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children is preferred.

 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt

Salary: Please refer to the Park View Council of Teachers Contract for the salary schedule.

Benefits:

• 14 Sick days
• 4 Personal days
• 5 Bereavement days
• 403(b) / 457(b) options
• Employee Assistance Program