Food Service Assistant I (5.0 hrs/day; 181 days/year)

Food Service Assistant I

Job Class Description: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I - Class Code: 7234

Position Type: FULL-TIME - FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER - Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7234 Hours Per Day: Varies based on assigned location Contracted Days: 181

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or satisfactory progress towards a G.E.D.
• Good general health; capable of heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in the use and care of commercial food service equipment.
• Positive attitude toward students, staff, and school.
• Must meet the requirements of 702 KAR 6:045, which prescribes the necessary qualifications and training of beginning school food service employees.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites, and operation of point of sale system
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• HACCP procedures including sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Basic math skills.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Job Description

Job Summary: To contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the school cafeteria for the ultimate health, comfort, and benefit of the students.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a computer based point-of-sale system to adjust account balances, collect money and enter/confirm count for reimbursable meals.
• Understand requirements for reimbursable meals and monitor student trays to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the identity of those students who are participating in the free and reduced price meal programs as well as HIPPA related information, including allergies.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and meet all HACCP requirements.
• Operate and maintain the dishwasher in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner; report any malfunctions to the manager immediately.
• Keep Food Service Manager informed of low inventories.
• Portion and serve food to students and staff while following standard procedures, health and safety regulations, and HACCP requirements.
• Must be able to learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as needed.
• Report accidents and refer potential safety hazards to the location's Food Service Manager.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward food nutrition.
• Meet required schedules and time lines.
• Perform related duties at special meal functions, such as banquets, when needed-including some activities/events outside of normal work hours.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools.
• Participate in planned training programs.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district. Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment. Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

Terms of Employment:

• Support employee with year-to-year contract
• Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)