Prepare and serve hot and cold food items an assigned school site according to established guidelines, policies and procedures; assemble various ingredients; heat, package and wrap food items according to established portion control standards.
Set up food service area; prepare and set out prepared food and beverages for sale and distribution; distribute meals to students and staff; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; stock condiments, food items, paper goods and other supplies as needed.
Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; clean food preparation and serving areas, counters, tables, storage areas and food service equipment; wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment as assigned.
Perform cashiering duties as assigned; collect and count money and make correct change; prepare, balance and verify cash boxes; operate a point of sale (POS) terminal; maintain related records.
Prepare entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, salads, burritos, french fries, pretzels, cookies, hamburgers, pizza, pastries or other foods for distribution as assigned.
Observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assist in assuring food service activities comply with established health, safety and sanitary practices, standards and regulations; assist in assuring proper temperature of foods.
Prepare meals and food items for delivery to other school sites as assigned by the position; receive and unload food item deliveries; assist with the storage and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas; assist with inventory activities; assist with ordering food supplies as required.
Load and unload shipments of food carts, items and supplies.
Operate standard food service equipment such as ovens, warmers, beverage machines and food carts; utilize a computer and assigned software as required.
Communicate with students and staff to exchange information.
Maintain various records related to food items, inventory, meal counts and assigned activities.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic food preparation including heating and assembling food items and ingredients.
Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Proper lifting techniques.
Basic mathematic calculations.
ABILITY TO:
Prepare and serve hot and cold food items at an assigned school site.
Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
Assemble, heat, package, wrap and prepare food items for distribution.
Operate standard food service equipment safely and efficiently.
Follow health and sanitation requirements.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a computer and POS terminal.
Work cooperatively with others.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Make basic math computations.
Maintain routine records related to work performed.