Valid Through
07/01/2026
Position Areas
Non-Instructional Support
Description
PAY GRADE: 210 (Min. $120.00/day)
WORK DAYS: 177
WORK DAYS: 177
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintaining high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- Ability to read, write and understand verbal instructions in English
- Texas Food Handler Certification or State Sanitation Certification
- Completion of new employee orientation
- Eight hours of professional development annually
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Working knowledge of the kitchen equipment, food production and sanitation principles
- Ability to perform basic math operations
- Ability to read and understand standardized recipes
- Ability to interact with all people in a courteous manner
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a team environment
- One or two years of food service experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Compliance and Program Accountability
Equipment Used:
Compliance and Program Accountability
- Prepare quality food according to planned menu using standardized recipes
- Adhere to scheduled meal serving times, and serve meals using designated portioning tools according to department guidelines
- Assist in ordering necessary food supplies
- Document food production for federally required records
- Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
- Deliver friendly, accurate and fast service in a respectful and professional manner; strive to satisfy customers
- Adhere to and maintain a high level of quality, service and cleanliness; take pride in work
- Work with a sense of urgency and model great service to all customers
- Work as part of a team and exemplify dependability
- Properly store food items and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Demonstrate knowledge of and proper use of large and small kitchen equipment
- Maintain sanitary working conditions to eliminate contamination
- Clean work area and equipment using approved oven cleaners, detergents and other chemical products
- Store bulk foods or products on shelves up to five feet, using a step stool as needed
- Maintain the recycling, trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary fashion
- Wash dishes, etc. using industrial dishwasher; and wash pots and pans in deep sink
- Maintain standards of personal appearance and hygiene according to district/department policies and procedures
- Follow safety requirements per departmental guidelines
- Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
- Assisting at other campuses as needed
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor
- Large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, electric slicer, institutional mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food utility carts and computer
Mental Demands:
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
- Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
- Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures; excessive humidity, dampness or chilling
- Excessive noise, intermittent; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils
- Work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects
- Work with hands in water