Food Service -Valley Elem. /Middle School (5 hrs.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to find, handle or feel for objects tools or controls: and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands or arms. The employee frequently is required sit. The employee must lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, such as food, equipment or chemical containers. Specific vision abilities for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in noisy environments. The employee is responsible for safety, wellbeing and work output of others. This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff QUALIFICATIONS:To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Minimum qualifications are listed below: Preferred 5 years of Food Service Experience A high standard of ethics with the courage of one's convictions is required. Knowledge of all HACCP, USDA and PDE Regulations and Guidelines Skill in planning and organization Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, and Excel, Outlook and Internet navigation Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, community, students and others in the delivery of effective services and the resolution of problems Skill in organization, management, oral and written communications and human relations skills Skill to handle conflict Current Act 24 (82), Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 clearances, pre-employment drug test and physical with TB test.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year; hours as assigned and approved by Food Service Director and School Board (Option to work Summer Lunch Program) Hours / Shifts Subject to ChangeSalary and benefits according to the agreement between the Hazleton Area School District and the agreement for employment of the Hazleton Area Educational Support Professional Association. The Hazleton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.