Kitchen Assistant/Cashier

Cashier & Kitchen Assistant

Prepare produce, salad bar, condiments and complete dishes in a high production kitchen. Cashier meals and obtain meal counts per USDA regulations. Operate kitchen equipment and provide quality meals to Cheney School District students and staff.

Each of the positions in the Nutrition Services Department serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assist or is assigned to tasks in other positions within the classification.

Must be able to work in a team setting and take direction. Demonstrated knowledge of district policies, procedures relating to Nutrition Services as well as the federal, state and local laws/requirements in the following areas: Breakfast and lunch menu patterns, USDA rules and regulations. Proper methods of preparing (including baking) ingredients in large quantities. Ability to fill in for the cook as required on an infrequent basis. Ability to promote nutrition education in kitchen, classroom and service line. Ability to be self-motivated and capable of working in a team setting. Ability to work with computers and handle cash. Ability to remain calm in times of high stress. Ability to move quickly to meet student needs and maintain safety. Must possess organizational skills, including but not limited to; paperwork organization and kitchen logistics. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, co-workers, and the public. Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral and written communication, as well as basic math skills. Demonstrate basic computer skills, including the ability to create and modify documents and to adapt to new technologies. Must have access to reliable transportation.

Required to deal with a wide range of behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner. May experience shifts in work schedule and/or work site according to district needs. Sustain mental awareness while also maintaining attention to details and safety requirements. May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult people.

Ability to repeatedly lift up to 45 pounds. Ability to occasionally lift up to 65 pounds. Exposure to subzero conditions (freezer) and extreme heat conditions (oven) as necessary for food production. Amount of sitting, standing and walking may vary depending on projects/tasks. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: the employee frequently will stand and walk and use hands for repetitive grasping and significant fine finger dexterity, often assembling very small objects. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend at neck and back, twist body, use hands to push/pull and lift/carry, squat, kneel, stoop, crouch, knee stand, crawl, climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, and lift overhead.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and related work experience. Must hold a current and valid food handler's permit. Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License. Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and language in both oral and written communication, as well as basic math skills*. Membership in American Culinary Federation is preferred. ServeSafe certification is preferred. Previous cashier experience at point of sale preferred.

*Testing may be used to determine knowledge of pertinent skills.