Cafeteria Helper - Temporary/Long Term Substitute

Cafeteria Helper (Temporary/Long-Term Substitute)

Immediate need for Cafeteria Helper coverage due to a staff absence. The duration of the assignment is unknown at this time. Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Paid Hours: 5.25 hours/day. Rate of Pay: Current OAPSE contractual rate for current District OAPSE employees; $15.00/hour substitute rate for all other substitutes. Assignment is available immediately.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor and/or Principal

JOB GOALS

Assist in breakfast and/or lunch preparation, presentation, serving, and clean up processes in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma
• Demonstrates aptitude and attitude for successful performance of the responsibilities and goals
• Able to safely and comfortably lift and hold up to 50 lbs with assistance of co-worker
• Meets all mandated health requirements
• Documentation of a clear criminal record
• Has a current ServSafe certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner
• Ability to read recipes and cook food in large quantities
• Maintains the supply of foods offered and replenishes regularly during meal service periods
• Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas, washing of all trays, utensils, and equipment used that day, including the hot carts and cold carts
• Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the supervisor
• Assumes responsibility for proper storage and disposal of unused foods
• Complete monthly inventory and/or tally sheets. Organize and store supplies properly
• Be able to take responsibility of kitchen when supervisor is absent as designated
• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the cafeteria
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment set up and break down procedures
• Dispenses beverages, completes beverage inventories and submits beverage orders as required
• Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor
• Accurately counts daily receipts, prepares proper documentation, and delivers as required
• Complete proper closing procedures
• Works cooperatively with all cafeteria helpers, and other employees
• Always enters walk in coolers and freezers with a co-worker
• Always lifts items over 50 lbs with the assistance of a co-worker
• All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) in-service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis