Substitute Food Service Assistant

About the Employer

IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY


Franklin-McKinley School District (FMSD) is located on the east side of the Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, California. The Santa Clara Valley also known as Silicon Valley is highly urbanized and one of the most diverse and innovative counties in the nation.


Being a culturally diverse District, FMSD staff work primarily with students from Central and South America, Asia, and other parts of the world.


FMSD has a 21st Century Teaching & Learning Plan to transform classrooms into technologically rich and highly engaging learning environments.


CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS - We have fostered relationships with top technology companies such as Adobe, Apple, Google, and Facebook, to name a few. Students get hands-on, real-world experience that helps them gain a better understanding of the specific skills and education employers are looking for. These experiences better prepare students for college and the workforce following graduation.

Job Description / Essential Elements:


BASIC FUNCTION:


Under direction of the Food Service Manager, assist in quantity preparation and serving of foods at an assigned school site; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:


Assist in the preparation, cooking, baking and service of food; prepare breads, dressings, vegetables and assemble various ingredients as assigned; wrap and reheat food items according to established procedures. E


Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods. E


Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils. E


Operate dishwashers and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment. E


Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas. E


Operate electric slicer, mixers, ovens, grills and other equipment. E


Assist with periodic inventories as assigned; maintain records as assigned.


Perform related duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:


Knowledge of:
Proper methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
Basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
Sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Proper lifting techniques.


Ability to:
Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Maintain regular attendance.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.


WORKING CONDITIONS:


Environment:
Food services environment.
Heat from ovens, cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.


Physical demands:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to prepare food.
Stooping and bending at the waist.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various kitchen equipment and utensils.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to store food and related materials.
Lifting, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects.


Hazards:
Exposure to sharp knives and slicers.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

- Please attach resume to application
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