Substitute Food Service Helper

Food Service Worker

Distinguishing features of the class: This is simple routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparing and serving of food in a school cafeteria or other institution and involves the cleaning of kitchen equipment, silver and dishes. Does related work as required.

Typical work activities: Sets up and clears off dining tables; changes table linen; Prepares food trays and delivers to various assigned areas of the institution; Serves meals; Fills sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, napkin containers, relish trays; Cleans and cuts vegetables; cuts baked goods; butters bread; makes sandwiches; Polishes silverware, cleans trays, dining room tables and chairs; Cleans dish and linen closets; Cleans dining room; Cleans utensils and equipment; Washes dishes; Assists with preparation of food as directed; Unpacks and stores food; May act as cashier; May maintain records as directed; May arrange and post informational material received from outside agencies; May perform school monitoring or custodial duties on a substitute basis.

Full performance knowledges, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen equipment; working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; physical strength and stamina; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

School calendar/ Monday through Friday