Cafe Assistant - Food & Nutrition - 3.75 Hours

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & NUTRITION

TITLE: CAFE ASSISTANT

CALENDAR

SALARY: GRADE 104

Job Goal: To assist in the preparation, serving and clean up of food in a quantity food service operation, using safe and efficient food handling practices. To provide accurate and efficient food service while adhering to excellence in customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Current Food Handler's Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in food preparation & handling desired
• Ability to operate institutional equipment desired
• Must display ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and students
• Must have knowledge and adhere to all policies, rules and regulations
  
  

Core Job Functions

• Display, demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
• Prepare, stock & maintain serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Accurate identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring & guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines are met
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dish washers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers and freezers
• Set up serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, safety measures
• Prepare & cook food according to food safety regulations while following all county and state guidelines as well as HACCP guidance.
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
• Assist manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures including temperature, sanitizer and storage logs
• Ensures product quality by visual inspection & adherence to cooking/serving guidelines provided to maintain customer satisfaction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents and community, treating all with respect
• Performs all related duties as required
• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
  
  

Core Values/Professional Qualities

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the community
• Positively accepts direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Adhere to dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures and directives
• Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students and staff
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
  
  

Physical Requirements - Heavy Work

• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job.