Olmsted Falls City Schools has an opening for a Food Preparer position for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. 

 
Vacancy Details:

188 Day Contract

Vacancy Type:
Replacement

Hourly Rate: 
$16.28 - $18.61 per hour

Hours:

Monday - Friday; 3.75 hours a day

Job Description: 

Function of Job:
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent or his designee and the Director of Food Services, the
immediate supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, and the Principal to provide hot lunches which meet or
exceed State and Federal standards, adhere to rigid sanitary standards, in cooperation with the Cafeteria
Manager prepare inventories, operational reports and other such duties as may be assigned.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide hot lunches that meet or exceed State and Federal standards for all students who
participate in the breakfast and lunch program.
2. Adhere to rigid sanitary standards.
3. Prepare the daily menu as prescribed by the Cafeteria Manager and the Director of Food
Services.
4. Prepare requisitions for produce, milk, bakery products, etc. as necessary.
5. Assist the Cafeteria Manager in preparing a monthly inventory of all items in stock in the
kitchen dry storage and freezer.
6. Assist Cafeteria Manager in preparing required operational reports.
7. Check all equipment daily to assure it is in working condition and report equipment in need of
repair or replacement to the Cafeteria Manager.
8. Assist in the training of servers, preparers, and substitutes as instructed by the Cafeteria
Manager.
9. Assist servers with washing dishes before, during, and at the end of each lunch period as
necessary.
10. Assist the Cafeteria Manager in certifying the daily receipts.
11. Adhere to Federal portion size standards when serving food items.
12. Refer student problems to the appropriate administrator.

Revised 4/28/2022

13. Perform food server tasks as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager if the server is absent and no
substitute is present.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Food Service.

Supervision Received and Given:
Oral and written instructions are received from the Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications and General Responsibilities:
A. Be in good physical condition and physically and mentally capable of performing the required
work.
B. Pass prescribed skill tests as required by the local school district and/or the state. Possess
appropriate license or certificate.
C. Have the ability to communicate, work cooperatively with others, get along well with
students, parents, citizens and other school personnel.
D. Have the ability to use discretion in dealing with the public and to project a positive image of
the local schools.
E. Be safety conscious at all times.
F. Possess the willingness to work, display initiative, assume responsibility, and take pride in
work.
G. Be of high moral character, dependable, industrious, and exercise good judgment and refrain
from using objectionable language.
H. Possess a positive attitude toward learning and following directions while on the job.
I. Maintain a personal appearance that is commensurate with the job to be performed.
J. Have a belief in public education and a concern for the future and welfare of youngsters.
K. Protect school property insofar as possible, from damage and loss through fire, theft,
vandalism and deterioration.
L. Observe the policies and practices of the local schools.

“The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse

in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District”

Application Procedures:

Click on the  "Apply" button in the upper right hand corner of this posting or apply online by visiting http://www.ofcs.net/ and clicking on employment.

The Olmsted Falls Board of Education has dedicated itself to providing equal admission opportunities, equal education opportunities, and equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, military status, ancestry, sex, age, or disability. Upon request to the Chief Operating Officer, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability to be able to participate in this process.