Substitute Food Service Worker (SY 26-27)

Responsibilities: Reports to work on time; as scheduled Work/school assignments are assigned on short notice, typically the day of or previous day. Assists with food preparation Prepares, serves and accounts for meals Cleans kitchen equipment and work area, including floor Set up serving line and serves meals in accordance with portion size Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and/or refrigerator shelves Washes dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans, utensils and dining tables Keeps work environment clean at all times - maintains cleanliness of equipment, work area and flooring, in addition to work, preparation and break areas Ensures adherence to food safety and facility safety Performs quality control checks to ensure standards are met Communicates inferior products or procedures Able to work in team oriented environment Follows all safety and sanitation requirements Completes all other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D preferred Able to accept instruction and work in a team environment Able to communicate effectively Physical: walking, standing, reaching above shoulder level, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting Capable to sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time Ability to follow direction well Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Flexible about tasks and able to multitask and maintain a high productivity level Reliable Capable of working full day in multi-temp environments for the entire shift without restrictions Strong ability to work collaboratively with a range of fellow workers Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value staff who speak additional languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Armenian, and others, as these skills help strengthen communication with students and families across our schools. Applicants are encouraged to include any language proficiencies on their application materials. Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.