Food Service Coordinator

Through an ever-deepening relationship with Christ, the St. Joseph School mission is to become who He made us to be, by growing in character, loving our neighbor, and excelling in academics. Like our patron, the St. Joseph family is entrusted with fostering the development of the mind, body, and spirit of each of God’s precious children in our care. St. Joseph School has 450 students (pre-K through 8th grade), with average class sizes of 22, in the north Oakland County town of Lake Orion. St. Joseph is a parish school that has been offering a Catholic education since 1952. We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere, emphasis on faith, and high academic standards.

We seek an enthusiastic, caring, and Christ-centered individual to coordinate the school's food service/lunch program. An ideal candidate would possess a desire to work with children, a servant attitude, a pleasant demeanor, and reliability.

POSITION GOALS:

The food service worker will support the Mission Statement of the school and will integrate the philosophy into all actions. The food service worker will maintain standards and moral values consistent with the Catholic faith; sharing faith through word and action is essential. The food service worker will establish a positive environment, which will include building community and maintaining effective communication with colleagues, families and students. The food service worker will provide students with a nutritional food service program that will enhance their learning and behavior. The food service worker assumes responsibility for preparing and serving attractive, quality foods in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, cooperation, and friendliness and in a manner that maintains food safety and sanitation requirements.

DESIRABLE TRAITS AND ATTITUDES:

Possesses strong Christian values and behaviors

Is a positive role model for students

Has a positive attitude.

Respects confidentiality and integrity

Works well independently and also as a team member

Is organized and uses time effectively

Uses good communication skills in dealing with teachers, parents, and students

Demonstrates a caring and understanding attitude towards students

Has the ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances

Shows initiative, but is also willing to take and follow direction

Works cooperatively with others, and has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Possesses the local county’s Health Department Safety and Sanitation certification (or willingness to attain certification)

Possesses knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations

Has a solid knowledge of the utilization and care of materials and equipment used in the performance of his/her responsibilities

Dresses appropriately, following all health mandates

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promotes Christian values and behaviors

Establishes, manages and maintains procedures, routines, rules and standards of student behavior

Maintains a safe and clean cafeteria environment

Selects and orders food, supplies and equipment

Maintain food service license through County Health Department

Food Preparation Duties

Completes food preparation in designed work areas.

Operates food service equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Maintains a clean and orderly workstation

Maintains records of foods prepared, used, leftover, discarded, and records the information on the appropriate forms

Follows standards of food safety in preparing and storing foods. Dates new items received and rotates existing stock to insure that it is used first.

Assists in conducting food, supply, and equipment inventories

Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment

Meal Service Duties

Serves correct portions of food in specified dishes using standardized portion utensils

Practices good customer relations behaviors (speaking, smiling, and being solicitous and responsive to both students and staff)

Reports student discipline problems to the appropriate school staff member

Cleans and sanitizes assigned service areas before, during, and after meal

To apply, email Principal Doris Fornasiero () with resume, cover letter, and references.