While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers and cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment, and metal objects. Employees also work around knives, dicers, mixers, slicers and other sharp objects and may be required to drive a vehicle to and from school sites when directed to work at an alternate school site. Work surfaces may be slippery.
This position is physically demanding with the following associated requirements:
Working Conditions
- Occasionally works in temperatures above 90 degrees and below 0 degrees
- Occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces
- Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
- Interact with public and other workers
- Maintain composure in stressful situations
- The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud
- Risk of getting a minor injury (cut or burn) while performing duties of this job
Physical Demands
- Stand for approximately 6-8 hours
- Required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Excellent fine motor skills
- Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds on a daily basis