What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Assistant I (Permanent & Substitute) position at Anaheim Union High School District?
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Approved 12/11/01
Revised 1/29/02
BOT Approval: 2/21/02
ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation at a central kitchen and serve
foods at an assigned site; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary
condition.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Food Service Assistant I is the entry-level classification and performs basic and routine food
service preparation and serving activities at an assigned site. Incumbents in the Food Service
Assistant II classification performmore responsible food service at theDistrict Food Center, or serve
as second-in-command at District junior high school and high school sites. The Food Service
Assistant III classification performsmore responsible food service at an assigned elementary school,
and as a floater from the District Food Center. The Food Service Assistant IV is the advanced
journey-level specialist classification in the series.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist in the preparation, cooking, baking and service of food in the central kitchen or satellite food
service location; prepare breads, dressings, vegetables and assemble various ingredients as assigned;
wrap and reheat food items according to established procedures. E
Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. E
Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other food service equipment; prepare
food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; assist in the sale of food. E
Collect monies, enter data into sales record keeping equipment and make change. E
Sweep and mop floors in case of spills to assure safe work environment. E
Operate dishwashers and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment. E
Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in
storage areas; assist with periodic inventories as assigned. E
Set up speed lines for food service. E
Operate electric slicer, mixer, ovens, grills and other equipment. E
Load and unload food service containers as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
Basic math and cashiering skills.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Operation of food service equipment and computerized cash management system.
Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Storage and rotation of perishable food.
Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
ABILITY TO:
Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned
activities.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow written or oral directions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and
abilities listed above.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbents must be able to pass food handler’s test within three months of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Food service environment.
Subject to heat from ovens.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted, up to 50 pounds with
assistance.
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Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies.
Walking.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment and computerized cash
management system.
Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking in English to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students and food quality and quantity.
HAZARDS:
Heat from ovens.
Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects.
Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
Salary : $22 - $25
