Food Scientist

About the Employer

Principal Duties

• General work connected with the operation of food service, which includes food preparation, handling and serving.
• Follow departmental procedures
• Comply with standard health regulations
• Assist with washing pots, pans, dishes, trays, and silverware by approved method
• Participate in serving good quality food
• Available to work flexible hours for on-call needs
• Assist with general clean up duties
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the food & nutrition department.
• Represent the department in a positive, professional manner
• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Preparation, Experience, Skills

Ability to work well with others Enjoy working with a variety of people Willingness to learn Ability to lift 30lbs Hours: Flexible and as needed. Will be contacted directly regarding work shifts as they are available.

Employment Date and Rate

Employment date: As arranged Rate: Hourly: $15.00/hr

Physical Demands / Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food.
• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls
• Talk and hear
• Squat, stoop or kneel
• Reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches
• Use hand strength to grasp items
• Bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages
• Push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is consistently above average. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties. Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building. The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp. Employee must be able to work with known food allergens.

Compliance and Contact Information

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Contact Information: Jenny Hook - Manager of Food and Nutrition jhook@crschools.us 319-558-2305