Job Abstract

Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM (hours may vary) Under general supervision of the food service department, to independently maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; to assist in the preparation, setting up, serving and selling of food; and to do other related work as required. Positions requires 12th grade education or equivalent, fingerprint background check by DOJ/FBI, and pre-employment physical, including drug screen. Must pass District's child nutrition services exam. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities; standard food service appliances and equipment; arithmetical calculation processes and simple record keeping procedures. ABILITY TO: Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation; operate a variety of food service equipment; collect money and make change accurately; work quickly and efficiently; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; walk and push food carts to other serving areas on campus; transfer food pans from carts to serving areas; work standing for total hours scheduled; bend or squat to clean or store items; communicate with students/faculty; bend over deep sink to wash dishes. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Cleans serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other equipment; operates dishwasher and washes trays, plates, utensils and other serving equipment; assists in setting up food preparation areas and serving lines; heats, sets up, sells and serves food to students and faculty; cleans and stores kitchen equipment; assists in the preparation of food, involving such activities as preparing sandwiches, mixing salads, grating cheese, and preparing fruits and vegetables; may act as cashier, which includes counting cash receipts and maintaining simple records.