Anticipated Food Service Helper MS/HS (4.0 Hours/Day) SY26/27

Food Service Helper or Cafeteria Helper

Approximate hours 9am-1pm

Reports to: Kitchen manager and/or director of food services

Work Activity Classification: Medium

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Qualifications: Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

General Description: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist cafeteria manager in supervision and instruction of kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. See that all equipment is properly maintained.
2. Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining the highest standard of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen by meeting all local health department requirements and HACCP program criteria.
3. Assist cafeteria manager in determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily and record them on daily production records.
4. Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining a correct inventory of supplies and food.
5. Assist cafeteria manager in ordering all products needed for production.
6. Prepare all menu items as directed by the kitchen manager.
7. Advise the kitchen manager of any equipment repairs that need to be made.
8. Assist other cafeteria helpers/kitchen manager whenever possible.
9. Be proficient in running the district POS computer system to ensure that meals are being recorded accurately and meet all National School Breakfast and lunch guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
2. Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
3. Perform any additional duties assigned by the cafeteria manager and/or director of food services and as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Additional Working Conditions:

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
2. Occasional interaction among unruly students.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board.