Food Service Assistant Substitute

Food Service Assistant III

Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor or designee, assemble, prepare, cook and serve food items for an assigned work station in a high school or middle school; maintain daily records of items sold and money received. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders

The Food Service Assistant III classification differs from other classes in the Food Service Assistant series in that the Food Service Assistant class is the advanced level class in the series. Incumbents are responsible for a specific work station in a high school and duties include assembling, preparing, cooking and serving food items; assist with daily inventory of amount of food prepared, receiving cash and recording amounts sold. The Food Service Assistant III classification performs duties which require a higher level of independent accountability and perform duties that are more complex and diverse. The Food Service Assistant I class is the entry-level position of the Food Service Assistant series. Incumbents typically require additional supervision for daily activities.

Representative duties include preparing and serving appropriate quantities of food for an assigned workstation in a timely manner, assuring quality and quantity of foods prepared; maintaining daily records of foods prepared and sold and count items remaining; submitting records to supervisor; assembling and preparing a variety of food items such as entrees, fruits and vegetables; making salads, preparing fruit cups, etc.; preparing a variety of scratch type items such as, but not limited to, salad dressings and sauces; setting up work and serving areas; assuring that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; setting up, displaying and maintaining attractive point of sale merchandise; receiving money from students and depositing into point-of-sale computer; making change; assisting supervisor in counting and reconciling money at the end of the day; assuming responsibility for cash balances; maintaining work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; washing, sanitizing and cleaning and storing utensils, trays and kitchen equipment; sweeping floors, using proper cleaning and sanitizing methods for food services facility; storing unused food items according to appropriate standards to assure health and sanitation standards are followed in accordance with local health department standards; operating a variety of kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances in a safe manner; attending and participating in a variety of trainings and in-services as needed; and performing other related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations, oral and written communication skills, methods of assembling, preparing and cooking food in large quantities, principles and practices of safety and sanitation, standard kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances, simple record-keeping techniques, basic math and cashiering skills; ability to assemble, prepare, cook and serve a variety of food items in large quantities in a sanitary manner; maintain records of assigned work station operation; operate kitchen utensils, equipment and appliances in a safe manner; operate and maintain basic food service equipment; follow applicable health and sanitation requirements; lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques; make change and arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; work efficiently during rush conditions; work cooperatively with others maintaining interpersonal skill of tact, patience, and courtesy; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written directions; follow instructions and procedures as directed from lead personnel; utilize proper methods of food preparation, rotation and storage; operate computerized point of sale system; post simple records; apply safety and sanitation techniques; learn laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Los Alamitos Unified School District; and commit to Los Alamitos Unified School District's mission, vision and priority goals.

Some high school and two years of experience in quantity food preparation and service. Must possess a valid Food Handler's Certificate required by the local Health Department.