Food Service Assistant

About the Employer

Food Service Support Job Description

Position Summary

Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up. Handle financial transactions of the students and staff.

Essential Functions

Assist with Food Preparation and Serving

Assist with the preparation and serving of foods, according to instructions provided by the head cook or the food service director. Follow state and local health and safety regulations for the proper handling and storage of food, and the cleaning of cafeteria equipment.

Financial Transactions

Receive money from customers and keep accurate records of the transactions. Prepare a daily deposit for the food service director to pick up.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Safety and Health Regulations

Observe all other safety and health regulations of the school district.

Personal Appearance and Role Model

Maintain an appropriate personal appearance. Serve as a role model in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior, and democratic values.

Other Tasks

Perform other tasks as assigned by the head cook or the food service director.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D., preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Kitchen Operations

Ability to operate all kitchen equipment. Ability to interpret and modify recipes. Willingness to participate in continuing education in such topics as dietary information, state and federal regulations, and technology.

Basic Math and Computer Skills

Strong basic math skills. Ability to operate cash registers, calculators, and adding machines. Basic computer skills, or willingness to learn those skills if needed to perform the duties of the position.

Bonding Requirement

Ability to be bonded.

Equipment Operated

Kitchen equipment (e.g., dishwashers, ovens, slicers, steam kettles) Office machines (e.g., calculators, computers, word processors, adding machines) Cash register Calculator Adding machine

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Frequent use of noisy and hazardous kitchen equipment. Requirement to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning and disinfecting. Exposure to extreme heat and cold. Repetitive hand motions are used in such activities as stirring, assembling, and scooping.

Potential Hazards

Work hours may be extended occasionally, in order to complete an essential job or to comply with rules regarding bank deposits. Potential exposure to unruly children. Potential exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.

Conditions of Employment

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $15.50/hour Fringe benefits: none

Additional Information

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail; all documents should be uploaded to your application.
If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.