Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

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

The Food Service Assistant classification performs basic and routine food service activities at an assigned site. The Senior Food Service Assistant classification performs more complex food service production and preparation; and may be assigned to lead food service personnel, training and providing work direction to staff at a food service location.

Representative duties include: assisting in the preparation and service of food; preparing sandwiches, salads and sauces; assembling various ingredients as assigned; wrapping and reheating food items according to established procedures; heating, portioning and serving food to students and staff according to established procedures; performing cashiering duties; accepting money for food and beverages sold; maintaining records of meals and beverages served and monies collected; cleaning serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; preparing food and beverages for sale; operating dishwashers and washing trays, plates, utensils and other serving equipment; stocking condiments, food items and paper goods; assisting in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assisting with periodic inventories as assigned; operating electric slicer, mixer and other equipment; loading food items onto food carts as assigned; and performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed on this announcement. Knowledge of 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; basic math and cashiering skills; basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients. Ability to follow health and sanitation requirements; wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; maintain food service equipment and areas in clean and sanitary condition; understand and follow oral and written directions; operate a cash register or point of sale computer and make change accurately.

Working conditions include an indoor kitchen environment; subject to heat from ovens. Physical demands include standing for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects; carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment; reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. Hazards include heat from ovens; exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects; working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects; exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Various shifts available (2.5 hrs per day - 3.75 hours per day) Monday - Friday. Shifts are on a fixed schedule. Education/experience equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed on this announcement. All applicants must pass a Food Service written skills test in order to proceed to the next phase of the interview process. This test will take approximately 2 hours. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.

All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.