Part Time Food Server Role (IMMEDIATE)

About Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools

Founded in 2002, Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools operates a high-achieving K - 12 public charter school, Lighthouse, serving 750 students in East Oakland. With a vision of transforming our community through powerful, life-changing education, Lighthouse will increase its impact in East Oakland as we open two new schools serving low-income students and their families— the first, Lodestar, in 2016. Because we believe that education has the power to lift generations out of poverty, our mission is to prepare students for college and career of their choice. We believe that all students must be held to high expectations and engaged in rigorous curriculum, families and the school must work together to serve the whole child, and that teachers must be constant learners. Lighthouse exists to counter the dismal education trends for low-income students and students of color in Oakland, where the dropout rate is 25%. Lighthouse is a model for what a high quality community school looks like, as our results can testify. 95% of our graduates are accepted to four-year colleges. Learn more at www.lighthousecharter.org

Part Time Food Server Role

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Meal Server to support the administration of its Nutrition Program for LCPS students. The Part-Time Temporary Meal Server will perform a range of duties, including supervising students in eating areas, assisting with basic clerical tasks, and ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Meal Servers handle food preparation and services, maintaining sanitary conditions, collecting payments, and preventing foodborne illnesses through regular inspections. Meal Servers serve food efficiently and courteously, including providing information about ingredients and pricing, and address customer concerns by escalating issues when necessary. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a commitment to LCPS’s educational environment and a high level of integrity while attending to the duties of the role.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following in all aspects of his/her work:

• Communicates effectively and in a positive manner with students of different ages, grade levels, and backgrounds, parents, and colleagues

• Develops meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

• Prioritizes the students’ safety and well-being at all times in the cafeteria

• Is an active and engaged teammate

• Follows through on commitments

• Responds to coaching and feedback

• Displays enthusiasm about working with youth and supporting students to have a positive experience on a day-to-day basis

• Great organizational skills to keep track of food orders and produce reports to assist in the finance of the school nutrition program

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide food service meal distribution, including:

  • Arrange food and beverage items to make them available for students and staff. (e.g., placing in food warmer, a la carte trays, filling racks, mobile carts, etc.)

  • Assist in the cafeteria to ensure students maintain order in the lunch line, receive a proper meal, and maintain a clean eating area

  • Assist students with lunch numbers as needed

  • Collect payments for food items from students and staff to complete transactions and/or secure funds for reimbursement of costs

  • Follow guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control

  • Serve customers (students) in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner

  • Serve one or more items of food and appropriate portion sizes to meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel

  • Serve, store, and handle food in safe ways, keep records of and reordering stock, as needed

  • Clean utensils, equipment, and food storage, preparation, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions

  • Inspect food items, work areas, etc (e.g., personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) to prevent cross-contamination of food-borne illnesses

  • Provide customers with information regarding food ingredients, availability, and pricing

  • Escalate customer concerns and complaints to Nutrition Service Lead or designee

  • May prepare work areas, restock service stations, prepare and serve food and drinks, answer questions, clean tables and dining areas, and take payment for cafeteria items

  • Load carts, food warmers, trays, etc. to transport food and/or beverage items to other sites (by assignment)

• Assist school staff in supervising students in traffic areas and study hall rooms, ensuring safe, clean, and orderly student environments.

• Assist school staff with basic clerical needs

• Participate in staff meetings

• Communicate with others using tact, patience, and courtesy

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Work cooperatively with others; meet schedules and timelines

• Complete work accurately and on time; administer first aid, food service

• Uses proper body mechanics and cleaning procedures to prevent accidental injuries to self and others

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

• Indoor/Kitchen & Cafeteria environment.

• Subject to heat from ovens and cold from freezers.

Physical Demands:

• Employees must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standing for extended periods.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy objects (20lbs-30lbs) as assigned by position.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment and computer

• Reaching overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally.

• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.

• Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Hazards:

• Exposure to very hot or cold foods, beverages, equipment, and metal objects.

• Working around sharp objects.

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma preferred

• At least two years of related experience

• Basic computer skills preferred (Excel, Word, Google Docs)

• Bilingual in Spanish, required

• Must complete requirements for school-based hiring:

  • Background Check

  • CPR/First Aid Certification

  • TB Test

Environmental Requirements:

Able to work in:

• Loud environments such as cafeterias, playgrounds, classrooms, and large professional settings

• Indoor/Outdoor adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel to field trips and school-sponsored events

• Airconditioned and heated environments under fluorescent lighting.

Physical Demands:

Ability to: See and hear on a continuous basis and speak frequently. Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Stop, extend, kneel and reach. Lift up to 25 pounds. Walk for long periods of time. On rare occasions, would need to move quickly or run over smooth to uneven surfaces indoor/outdoor. Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding and whiteboard usage. Occasional travel to sites for PD within and outside LCPS.

TIME COMMITMENT

This position is a part-time, non-exempt, and temporary position. Work hours as assigned by Supervisor.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to: Operations Manager

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate; Commensurate with experience.

Competitive benefits package: retirement benefits included in this role. Medical & dental coverage is available if employee assumes other responsibilities that bring employee’s FTE over .6 (24 hours per week).

TO APPLY

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing why you are an optimal fit for this position

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis. In-person interviews and performance tasks will take place on-site.

Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.