Job Title:   Substitute Food Services Employee
Reports To:  Food Services Supervisor
Location:  Covington, Indiana
Employer:  Covington Community School Corporation

Job Summary

In this role the selected individual will work closely with the food services team in preparing nutritious meals in accordance with state and federal guidelines for students and staff, while ensuring a safe and clean environment for cooking, serving, and working. 

The ideal candidate will:

1. Hold a high school diploma, or General Education Diploma (GED);
2. Have a minimum of 3 – 5 years of proven success in the food services industry;
3. Be able to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, through the use of positive and effective interpersonal skills;
4. Have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, including the ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and volume;
5. Have a general knowledge of computer usage and the ability to utilize e-mail, internet software, and word processing software;
6. Have a proven record of successfully working in a team environment.
7. Have the ability to attain certifications as determined by the school district and / or state of Indiana, such as CPR/First Aid certification; and
8. Have the skillset to effectively communicate across various levels, students, parents, peers, administrators, and school – community members.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to:

1. Put the needs of children first, foremost, and at all times;
2. Comply with all rules and regulations as set forth in Board policy;
3. Know and understand Federal guidelines for the Child Nutrition Program;
4. Know and follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to the handling of food;
5. Assist with the effective management of food inventory;
6. Assist with the ordering, receiving, and verifying of supply delivery and accuracy, with the proper rotation into existing food stock;
7. Cook and serve student/staff meals;
8. Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code;
9. Maintain a working knowledge of equipment utilized for the preparation and serving of food/meals;
10. Have the ability to serve as a cashier, collecting money, making change, and counting totals, with the entering of data into the computer system, as necessary;
11. Assist with the completion and filing of appropriate paperwork…ie…logs, forms, etc… required by the school district, state, and federal government, in a timely manner;
12. Provide assistance for meals related to the needs of special diets;
13. Professionally represent the school district at all times when interacting with students, parents, staff, and school – community members;
14. Report safety concerns and hazards immediately to supervisor;
15. Maintain the appropriate certifications and training hours as required;
16. Comply with applicable school district, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
17. Attend work regularly and on time;
18. Attend meetings, in – service, staff, etc…;
19. Assist all food services and other school personnel as directed;
20. Assist with requests for special food service needs (field trips, etc…); and
21. Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

To Apply for the Posted Position please provide the following:

1. Letter of Interest
2. A Copy of Professional Resume
3. A Completed CCSC Application
4. 3 Letters of Recommendation

The above information may be submitted online or emailed to: storyb@covington.k12.in.us