Food Service Assistant II (6 hour position)

Description:
Assist in the preparation of food; prepare assigned foood serving area and perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Job Summary:

• Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared; prepare, cook and/or assemble sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, meats, fruit, vegetables and cookies.
• Assemble items to be served and sold at designated food service area locations; prepare food for transport across campus or to other District locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change; complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and money collected; total receipt moneys, prepare bank deposit slips and deliver to school office for deposit.
• Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
• Assist other Food Services personnel with cooking and baking activities.

• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, slicer, and grater, mixer, frying machine, steamer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as required.
• Train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Lift, bend, push, walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and one year food service experience.

• Valid Food Service Permit issued by the Department of Health; must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, one third of your body weight, not to exceed 50 pounds.

Application Procedure:
Apply online

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