2023-24 FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES - FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma.
2. Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO:                                                  Director, Food and Nutrition Services

JOB GOAL:                                                       To assist the cafeteria manager in providing delicious, nutritious,

and affordable meals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identifies serving utensils, temperature, and correct portion size for serving.
2. Assures product is held at proper temperature for highest quality food attainable.
3. Performs dish room operations during lunch period.
4. Maintains high standards of sanitation in compliance to Health Department Regulations.
5. Maintains high personal hygiene as the basis for sanitation in the kitchen.
6. Reports maintenance needs or equipment malfunctions to manager.
7. Assists in the daily cleanup of the kitchen and service area.
8. Assists in the storage and disposal of unused foods.
9. Performs major cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the manager.
10. Works in a courteous and cooperative manner with manager, coworkers, and school staff.
11. Demonstrates ability to deal fairly and pleasantly with students.
12. Strives to become involved with school activities through the School Food and Nutrition Services program.
13. Attends district professional development opportunities to update skills.
14. Serves as cashier.
15. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
16. Adheres to good safety practices.
17. Comply with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
18. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:                                     The individual who holds this position must be physically capable of constant standing and frequent walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and fine motor dexterity. The individual must be able to work in a hot, humid environment continuously and work in cold or below zero environment for short periods. The individual must be able to operate commercial kitchen equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:                               Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board Of Education. Benefits according to Board policies.

FLSA:                                                               Non-exempt

RETIREMENT:                                                  Public Education Employee Retirement Systems (PEERS)

CLEARANCES:                                                  Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION:                                                  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance Based Support Staff Evaluation process.