Student Intern - Food Service: Southeast High School

Job Title: Student Intern - Food Service

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, Cafeteria Manager, and Program Supervisor. The primary function of this position is to assist with meal serving, and cleaning of area and equipment.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists with arrangement of serving lines and service of food, following menu and portion sizes as provided and meeting meal service standards.
• Assists with preparation and garnishing of food
• Follows proper handling of served and disposed of foods
• Lifts and carries food and supply items to workstations
• Demonstrates a positive and cheerful manner to all customers
• Performs general cleaning, including sweeping and mopping floors in the kitchen and serving line areas and cleaning of equipment, pots and pans and transport carts

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic kitchen equipment, utensils, warmers, coolers and all sizes and types of carts. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Frequent; Lifting of 10 lbs, Carrying up to 25 feet of 10 lbs, Bending and twisting at the waist, Standing, Repetitive handling/grasping and fine finger manipulation, Reaching, Rotation of head/neck, Flexion
• Occasional; Lifting of 10-20 lbs, Carrying of 20 lbs up to 25 feet, Pushing/pulling of 10 lbs up to 50 feet, Walking
• Limited; Lifting of 20-50 lbs, Carrying up to 25 feet of 20-50 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 10-50 lbs up to 50 feet, Climbing/balancing, kneeling, crouching.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Basic Math and computer skills
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee¿s supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• Must be a current Wichita Public Schools student in good academic standing as verified by building administration
• Must attend a Food Safety Basics class within 6 months of employment

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt