Food Service Worker Apprentice

Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 is a district consisting of 128 square miles of suburban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee county. Presently, we have 13 total attendance centers — one early childhood center, seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two alternative learning centers.

Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence within our community. Above all, we strive for every student to succeed. If academic achievement and student body growth are indicators of success, we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT, as well as in National Merit Scholarships.

Auburn-Washburn Food Service Apprentice Program

We understand that the job market can be a bit confusing and a little scary to jump into. We would like to provide you an opportunity to learn job skills while working with a great team of people that love what we do.  Our District operates some of the busiest kitchens in town, producing over 5000 meals a day for our students. We would like to hire 20 young people, new to the workforce or have little job experience, to be a part of our busy team. While working with us, we will teach job skills and build your confidence. 

  Here are some of the things you will learn:

• Orientation to Food Service
• Defining “on time” and dependability
• Being respectful of a diverse workplace
• Three hour course in food safety
• Nutrition 101 course
• Expectations of behavior and performance
• Working as a “Team” holding up your end
• Following directions/asking the right questions
• Eight hour course in food safety
• Meal components/ what makes a meal
• Certification by Institute of Child Nutrition

Hands on Training 

• Fresh Produce Preparation
• Preparing Salads
• Baking Breads and Other Products
• Main Dish/Entree Cooking
• Setup and Serving Lines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.    Assist in serving of food in an efficient, safe, and pleasant manner.
2.    Assume responsibility for seeing to it that during meal service periods the supply         of foods offered is replenished regularly.
3.    Assist in the daily clean-up of the kitchen and service areas.
4.    Perform major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled              intervals as designated by the site manager.
5.    Assume responsibility for storage labeling, and disposal of unused foods after                recording.
6.    Must be able to read and interpret instructions on recipes.
7.    Prepare foods that are attractive, tasty, nutritious and safe by following safe food          handling techniques and tasting, garnishing, and inspecting foods.
8.    Adhere to the dress code established by the food service site manager.
9.    Must be able to work on feet for at least six hours daily and must be able to lift              up to fifty pounds to carry short distances.
10.  Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Site Manager or Supervisor of           Food Service.
11.  Regular attendance is required.

SALARY: $10.00/hour

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 8 hours/day, 9 months/year (to include all days that school is in session)

REPORTS TO: Food Service Site Manager

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Food Service Site Manager and the Supervisor of Food Service.

QUALIFICATIONS:     

1.    High school diploma or equivalent.
2.    Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed.
3.    Good personal appearance and cleanliness.
4.    Evidence of initiative, ingenuity, loyalty, and willingness to cooperate.
5.    Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for “main dish” preparation, baking             or vegetable preparation.
6.    Such alternatives to the above qualifications as are determined to be appropriate             and acceptable.

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn USD 437’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.