General Nutrition Food Service Worker and Driver

Position Type:
School Nutrition/General Nutrition Worker

Date Posted:
7/12/2021

Location:
Odyssey Charter School

Date Available:
2021-22 School Year

District:
Odyssey Charter School

General Nutrition Food Service Worker and Driver

Terms of Employment: 10-month, Part-time Employee

Department: Food Services/School Operations

Reports to: Manager, Food Services

Location: Odyssey Charter School

The future is brighter than ever for Odyssey Charter School, and we are in search of highly-motivated, equally passionate individuals to join our Team! Odyssey is a full-scale K-12 Charter School currently serving 2,000 students. Our School has a growing dual immersion program, innovative green Initiative, community food program, and high academic outcomes. Odyssey is united in our mission to prepare lifelong learners who are culturally aware, global citizens that utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills grounded in the classical teachings of Greek education and language. This approach trains students to use the Socratic Method and inquiry approach to learning while leveraging their unique skills and talents in an equitable and democratic manner to create a positive culture where all students can find success.

Primary Functions: Participates in all areas of food preparation in all buildings as assigned, sanitizes, disinfects and ensures cleanliness of kitchen facilities, safely delivers food to all satellite schools and tenant schools on time.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma

Ability to follow instructions, observe and take initiative where help is needed.

Cooperative attitude in working with students, school personnel and co-workers.

Personal cleanliness and knowledge of sanitation principles as related to food preparation.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn the operation of kitchen equipment.

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Experience driving a box truck preferred

Possess the physical ability to perform the above responsibilities, i.e. able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; stand on concrete floor for extended periods of time and withstand extreme temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Efficiently handle alternating assignments in preparation area, the serving line, the dish room, or wherever assigned to work

Responsible for proper use, operation, sanitation and cleanliness of dishwashing equipment.

Responsible for keeping work areas, service areas, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary at all times, backlogs must be prevented.

Responsible for cleanliness of floor in the kitchen and prep areas, including regular sweeping and mopping.

Efficiently receive, issue and store School Nutrition Services food and supplies, in a timely manner as directed.

Proactively seek out areas in department where help is needed and automatically assist as needed to expedite work.

Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as needed or as School Nutrition Services Manager or supervisor may assign.

Willingly cooperate and follow instructions.

Display an attitude of accommodation and cooperation to Odyssey community; students, faculty, staff, co-workers and parents/volunteers.

Standard Requirements:
Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment

Tuberculin Test

Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Interested applicants may apply online via www.joindelawareschools.org or by requesting an application through OCS’ HR department at: [email protected].

Odyssey Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

Please Contact OCS’ HR Manager with any questions or for a paper copy of the application to complete: [email protected]