Key Duties & Responsibilities
Assists in preparing foods such as sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, hamburgers, and other hot/cold foods.
Assists in preparing baked goods.
Washes and prepares fruits and vegetables.
Slices, assembles, mixes, stirs, blends, counts, weighs or measures a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities.
Wraps and/or packages food items into specified food portions for sale.
Cooks and warms food for serving on site.
Cleans serving counters and storage/work areas to include walk-in iceboxes and freezers.
Washes trays, plates, utensils, pots/pans, and serving equipment.
Packages and properly stores leftover food and supplies.
Assists in the food setup, preparation, serving, and clean up for special functions as assigned.
Sets up serving counters/lines/food wells with appropriate food items and supplies.
Serves food items to students and adults.
Replenishes food items as needed during service.
Inventories food on hand before and after meal service.
Restocks food items and supplies as needed; reports needs to supervisor.
Directs and supervises student helpers during serving periods.
Performs cashiering duties; receives money and makes change.
Performs other related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two year’s experience in food service or a customer service related capacity.
Ability to pass “Food Services Assistant Applicant Written Test”: Must be able to complete simple ingredient measurements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a cafeteria or snack bar
Safe Serve Certified
Other Details
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The proper use and care of kitchen, cafeteria, and snack bar food serving utensils and equipment
Basic methods of quality food preparation
Proper food storage methods and procedures
Basic cleaning and sanitation methods and procedures related to food service operations
Learn and effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation
Understand and follow both oral and written instructions
Perform a variety of food preparation and cleaning tasks
Learn to operate assigned food service appliances and equipment in a safe and effective manner
Assist in the preparation, serving, and packaging of food items
Prepare entrees, salads, and desert items as assigned
Accurately perform routine mathematical calculations using basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Accurately make change
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties such as lifting heavy cases or standing for prolonged periods of time
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties