2025-26 Food Service Specialist
Company: Arlington Independent School District
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE: This position
involves the performance of all major duties related to food
storage, preparation, service and clean-up operations; the purpose
of which is to provide nutritious, appetizing, high quality meals
to promote the health and well-being of school children.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification: None Special
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to speak, read, write, and understand
instructions in English Ability to plan, coordinate and produce
work in allotted time Computer literate; ability to handle money
efficiently and perform routine mathematical calculations Ability
to effectively communicate with administrators, teachers and
parents. Minimum Experience: No experience necessary MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Must be able to read, write,
comprehend and follow written and oral instruction, in English on
labels, production charts and recipes. Must be able to read and
identify soaps and chemicals. Frequent verbal interaction with
students, fellow employees, teachers and parents; must have a good
rapport with students, staff, co-workers or parents. Must be able
to take oral and written instruction from Manager and do
work-related tasks that the Manager deems necessary. Assist in
clean-up chores as assigned by Manager, which could include, but is
not limited to - sweeping, mopping, trash duties, cleaning of vents
and floor mats. Must have a current Food Handler's Card. Must
practice good hygiene and proper food handling to prevent outbreak
of food borne illness and contamination. Must be knowledgeable of
basic food preparation and sanitation practices to ensure food
safety. Applies the rules of safety and sanitation to ensure safe
food handling, safety in work and reduction of accidents. Must be
able to complete job in time allocated. Prepares food according to
written standardized recipes and procedures. Garnishes all food
items assigned for preparation. Carry containers of food or
equipment weighing approximately 20 pounds. Washing of pots and
pans, while bending over sink. Receiving and stocking food
supplies, if assigned by Manager. Performs tasks in various
locations where needed. Ability to follow directions and plan work.
Ability to react to sound, for safety. Attend in-service training,
workshops and conventions whenever possible to learn new techniques
and operations Ability to use garbage disposals and other
institutional equipment Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None listed WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting,
reaching, pushing and pulling with frequent exposure to water and
chemicals. Mental Demands: The demands associated with time
pressures and constraints associated with the overseeing of daily
operations. Environmental Factors: Variable extremes in
temperature; loud noises; standing on hard floor surfaces while
working; numerous simultaneous activities; dealing with various
groups of employees and variance in procedures at individual
kitchens. Equipment used: Institutional mixer, slicer, food
processor, disposal, oven, steam table, steamer, braising pan,
range, flame broiler grill, steam-jacketed kettle, sharp knives,
walk-in coolers and freezers, hot and cold holding equipment and
cash registers/automated POS system and computer.
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