Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

This is a part-time position, Monday - Friday, 5.75 hours/day, 191 days/year. The starting hourly rate is $18.33.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Evidence of strong direction-following skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Interest in working around children
• Willingness to learn new tasks

Reports To: FSD/Kitchen Manager

Accountability Objective: Assist with serving the students/staff attractive and nutritious meals in an efficient and pleasant manner while adhering to state and federal guidelines.

Performance Accountabilities:

• Assist customers (students, teachers, administrators, etc) in a kind and friendly manner.
• Assist with preparing and serving food while demonstrating proper portion control and observing and practicing all safety techniques and guidelines of HACCP & health department.
• Maintain a sanitary area that includes but is not limited to: cookware, dishes, utensils, service areas, prep areas, work tables, cookers and equipment.
• Maintain proper sanitation throughout the kitchen by practicing proper personal hygiene as required by the Department of Health.
• Keep serving lines and other kitchen areas attractive and sanitized during all serving periods and ensure these areas are cleaned at the end of shift.
• Demonstrate knowledge of meal components and assist customers in building a reimbursable meal.
• Handle accounts and monies when necessary by utilizing computers and point of sales systems.
• Keep all paperwork accurate and neat.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures developed by the school district.
• All other duties as assigned by head cook, kitchen manager and/or Assistant FSD/FSD.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 40 pounds occasionally
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle inventory and supplies
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.