Substitute Cafeteria Staff Assistant

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Must possess a high school or general equivalency diploma;
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
Must have the ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools;
Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic operations;
Must be able to meet associated working factors of physical stamina to include tolerations of continual standing, walking, pushing, pulling, frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and moderate lifting and carrying;
Must be able to meet associated environmental factors common to food service operations to include temperature variances (extreme hot and cold temperatures).

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Prepares quality food, according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes;
Serves food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures;
Operates tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards;
Assists with stocking of food and non-food supplies;
Follows established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health and safety;
Maintains personal appearance and hygiene suited for the school cafeteria;
Maintains positive interactions with staff members, students, parents, teachers, and visitors;
Performs functions of other school nutritional service positions as requested by the cafeteria manager (e.g. cashiering, dish-room attending, batch-cooking, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage;
Maintains physical demands required, 5% sitting, 35% walking, 60% standing;
Attends professional development meetings to improve knowledge and skills;
Performs other duties as assigned by the cafeteria manager.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: Various school assignments; hourly rate to be established by the Board

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.