Job Information
Benton Community School District Substitute Food Service Kitchen Worker in Van Horne, Iowa
Substitute Food Service Kitchen Worker JobID: 222
Position Type:
Food Service/ Food Service Employee
Date Posted:
7/30/2024
Location:
Benton Community Middle - High School
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The Benton Community School District (BCSD) is seeking a Food Service Employee to fullfill the following position: Substitute Food Service Worker 2024-2025 school year.
This position is part-time.
Location: Benton CSD High School/(Possible other locations within the District)
600 1st St.Van Horne, Iowa 52346(319) 228-8701
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Dawn Morris, Food Service Director
319-228-8701, Ext. #1119
dmorris@benton.k12.ia.us
Or
Melody Spence
mspence@benton.k12.ia.us
Questions regarding hiring, handbooks or any other Human Resources topic, please contact Director Melody Spence in Central Office at 319-228-8701 Ext. 1505 ormspence@benton.k12.ia.us
Administration Office Address
304 First Street·P.O. Box 70·Van Horne, IA 52346·(319) 228-8701·Fax (319) 228-8254
Benton Community CSD
Benton Community Schools is a PK-12 public school located in east central Iowa. The District has four student attendance centers: Atkins Elementary Center (PK-3), Keystone Elementary Center (PK-3), Norway Intermediate Center (4-6), and the MS/HS (7-12).
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District Website -https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/
Benton Community is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, should be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the District AffirmativeAction Coordinator, Benton Community School District, P.O. Box 70, Van Horne, Iowa, 52346, or by telephoning 319-228-8701. Inquiries related to sex discrimination, including claims of sexual harassmentpursuant to Title IX, should be directed to Phillip Eastman, Title IX Coordinator, 100 School Drive, Norway, Iowa, 52346, (319) 227-7142, peastman@benton.k12.ia.us.Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL. 60661, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820, http://www.eeoc.gov/field/chicago/ or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district’s central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.
The Benton Community School District has an established policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The district has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment and advancement of women, minorities and disabled. The district expects the administration to know of and fully accept the equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment shall suffer any form of discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Questions regarding hiring, handbooks or any other Human Resources topic, please contact Director Melody Spence in Central Office at 319-228-8701 Ext. 1505 ormspence@benton.k12.ia.us
Job Description:
TITLE: Substitute Food Service Worker – Cook/Kitchen worker REPORTS TO: Food Service Director JOB GOAL: Prepares or assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of nutritious and attractive foods to students in a safe and cost effective manner that supports the goals of the District. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Part Time/On Call Hourly QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Certified on an employees medical examination form to be fully qualified in health.2. High school diploma or GED.3. Must be able to read and calculate standardized recipes and have experience and/or knowledge in quantity food preparation.4. Regular attendance. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Follow oral or written directions.2. Use proper preparation of foods and is able to tell that these foods are of good quality by sight, smell and taste.3. Prepare main dish and other foods from recipes using knowledge of weights and measures and be able to adjust accordingly.4. Check with manager as to amounts of food to be prepared and to satellite daily.5. Assist with serving and clean up of all equipment such as stoves, refrigerators, pots, pans, and satellite equipment.6. Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.7. Help in any areas when needed. May use all equipment.8. Assist manager in proper handling, storage, and rotation of foods.9. Notify manager when supplies are needed or when equipment needs maintenance or repair.10. Maintain records/recipes as needed in an organized manner.11. Perform all other related food service duties as directed.12. Required to handle chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must be able to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time under conditions of extreme temperatures.2. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 53 pounds efficiently.3. Must have manual dexterity to operate and handle equipment related to all aspects of general food preparation in a way that ensures safety while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, talk or hear, taste or smell, walk and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate tools or controls. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those 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. 1. Commercial kitchen setting including (hard) surface floors and extreme temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment is quiet/moderately loud/loud. 2. Employee must wear uniform and appropriate hair restraints (approved by Food Service Director and/or state/county authority) at all times in food preparation and dining areas. 3. Must have ability to tolerate chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days of service as specified in contract language. Salary established by the Board.