Food Service Worker

**POSITION TITLE**

Food Service Worker

**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**

The Food Service Worker is directly supervised by the Food Service Manger and is responsible for all aspects of Food Service Worker functions. Duties include serving or preparing meals to students in central kitchens or full-service kitchens based on the guidelines set by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, and Pittsburgh Public Schools Department of Food Services. The Food Service Worker Substitute adheres to the procedures and practices established by the Food Services Department leaders to maintain a high level of meal preparation, meal accountability, safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

Current opportunities are primarily part-time positions, with a limited number of full-time positions available. Available locations as of August 24, 2026, are listed below:

• Allderdice High School - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Arsenal 6-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Carmalt PreK-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Classical 6-8 - 6:30am to 2:00pm (full-time) & 7:30am to 1:00pm
• Colfax K-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Concord K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Faison K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm
• Obama 6-12 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• South Brook 6-8 - 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Westinghouse 6-12 - 6:00am to 1:30pm (full-time) & 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Westwood K-5 - 7:00am to 2:00pm (full-time)

**WORK MONTHS**

10 Months

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Provide support to the operations of the food service program by preparing and serving meals to students with a focus on customer service, safety, and sanitary.

**POSITION TITLE**

Food Service Worker

**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**

The Food Service Worker is directly supervised by the Food Service Manger and is responsible for all aspects of Food Service Worker functions. Duties include serving or preparing meals to students in central kitchens or full-service kitchens based on the guidelines set by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, and Pittsburgh Public Schools Department of Food Services. The Food Service Worker Substitute adheres to the procedures and practices established by the Food Services Department leaders to maintain a high level of meal preparation, meal accountability, safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.

Current opportunities are primarily part-time positions, with a limited number of full-time positions available. Available locations as of July 28, 2026, are listed below:

Allderdice High School - 8:00am to 1:30pm

Arsenal 6-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Brashear High School - 8:00am to 1:30pm

Carmalt PreK-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Classical 6-8 - 6:30am to 2:00pm (full-time) & 7:30am to 1:00pm

Colfax K-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Concord K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Faison K-5 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Obama 6-12 - 8:00am to 1:30pm

Perry High School - 6:30am to 2:00pm (full-time) & 8:00am to 1:30pm

South Brook 6-8 - 8:00am to 1:30pm

South Hills 6-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Sunnyside PreK-8 - 8:30am to 2:00pm

Westinghouse 6-12 - 6:00am to 1:30pm (full-time) & 8:00am to 1:30pm

Westwood K-5 - 7:00am to 2:00pm (full-time)

**WORK MONTHS**

10 Months

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Provide support to the operations of the food service program by preparing and serving meals to students with a focus on customer service, safety, and sanitary. Acquire and review documentation (productions records, temperature logs, reports, etc.) to conduct proper meal preparation.

Prepare hot and cold foods according to preparation instructions and quantities listed on the daily production records.

Heat hot foods to proper internal temperatures.

Serve as the backup cook in the absence of the Food Service Oven Worker.

Assemble the serving lines, prep tables, and stations with products and supplies (food, beverage , utensils, condiments, a la carte items, etc.) for the purpose of serving students.

Serve students on the food line in a friendly, efficient manner following the outlined steps of service while promoting new menu items that encourage student participation.

Maintain serving areas by wiping equipment, restocking items, and cleaning cafeteria tables between and after meal periods.

Store or discard all leftover hot and cold foods and products in accordance with health standards and regulations.

Put food and supply orders away once delivered.

Report personal injuries, accidents, and equipment to supervisor according to established procedures.

Track the daily production, waste, and cost control by counting and recording leftovers quantities on the production report.

Clean kitchen and serving areas after each shift including but not limited to wiping equipment, washing dishes and utensils, sweeping floors, mopping floors, washing laundry, and wiping tables.

Perform weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning responsibilities as directed by supervisor for the purpose of complying with current health and safety standards.

Receive, handle, store and rotate all inventory products in accordance with health and safety standards and codes.

Adhere to procedures and standards set forth by the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Allegheny County Health Department, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Maintain a safe, sanitary, and healthy environment.

Adhere to dress code and hygiene practices.

Adhere to time clock procedures by signing in and out at schedule start/end times and utilizing the Time Management system to request time off.

Participate and contribute to departmental, team, and individual planning and goal- setting meetings.

Communicate profes