Student school days- 180 days per year.

Educational Requirements: High School Graduate

Qualifications: Must be able to read and write English, do simple arithmetic, follow oral and written directions. Must be able to stand all day. Must be able to lift case of foods.

Summary Purpose of Position: Prepares, cooks, and serves food for schoollunch program.  Cleans and washes all equipment and utensils used in cooking. Keeps own work area clean.

Terms of Employment:  Hourly employee.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

• Prepares and cooks food for school lunch program according to production sheets and recipes, using proper food handling techniques.
• Operates kitchen equipment as necessary to include: ovens, steamers, kettles, grill, dish washer, mechanical choppers, graders, slicers, and mixer.
• Sets up serving line at lunch time; serves lunch and keeps all foods on serving line throughout lunch period.

Food Service Work Job Description          

• Insures that good sanitation techniques are employed at all times in preparation, service, food temperature control, and proper storage of raw and prepared food. 

Secondary Duties

• Cleans and maintains small equipment, washes pots and pans as needed and performs general cleaning as appropriate.
• Insures cost control through conscientious portion control, recipe compliance, accurate weighing and measuring, and proper channeling of leftover foods.
• Maintains daily production records as necessary, noting over or under production and/or any recipe modification.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Physical Requirements:  

Auditory and Visual Requirements:  Must be within normal range

Licenses and Certification:

• Relevant clearances required by law

Problem Solving Skills:  Must exhibit high levels of problem solving skills for overall efficiency and productivity.

Mental Demands: 

• Must have a steady response to unpredictable situations.
• Must demonstrate independent judgment and discretion in making decisions.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must effectively communicate students and all staff members. 

How To Apply

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Please provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address. 

Current PA Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse, FBI Clearance, Act 168 Disclosure Form, and Health Physical with Mantoux TB test required upon hire.

Nondiscrimination Notification

• The Lewisburg Area School District’s programs are open and available to all students.  The district does not discriminate or prohibit students from participation because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or political affiliations.
• The school district’s hiring practices are also non-discriminatory.  The school district is an equal opportunity employer.  In the activities related to employee recruitment and screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, and furlough, the non-discrimination policy stated above extends to include age and veteran status.
• Inquiries or complaints concerning possible discrimination are to be directed to Mrs. Cathy Moser, who serves as the Title IX and Section 504 officer for the school district.  She will also provide information regarding services, activities and facilities which are accessible and usable by handicapped persons.  Please call 570-523-3220 ext 3255 for additional information.
• Publication of this announcement is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitative Act of 1973 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.