FOOD SERVICE POSITIONS

Poteet ISD is currently accepting applications for full time food service workers for the 2025-2026 school year.

Interested individuals need to apply online.

Primary Purpose:
Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience:
None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Preparation and Serving
1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.

2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.

3. Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.

4. Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation
5. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.

6. Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.

7. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.

8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

9. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other
10. Maintain/clean the cafeteria dining room area

11. Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies as assigned.

12. Maintain daily food preparation records as assigned.

13. Assist in processing student meal applications as assigned. Update records as needed.

14. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Large and small kitchen equipment and tools electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.