What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Lead Helper MS/HS (5.5 Hours/Day) SY25/26 position at Cloverleaf Local School District?
Effective at the start of the 2025/26 school year
Title: 9.02 Cafeteria Lead Helper
Reports to: Building principal and/or food services and cafeteria manager
Work Activity Classification: Medium
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
2. One year experience as a cook
General Description:
To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth and to participate in the nutrition education program, and to assist cafeteria manager in supervision of all subordinate employees.
Essential Functions:
- Assist cafeteria manager in supervision and instruction of kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. See that all equipment is properly maintained.
- Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining the highest standard of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen by meeting all local health department requirements and HACCP program criteria
- Assist cafeteria manager in determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily and record them on daily production records.
- Assist the cafeteria manager in maintaining a correct inventory of supplies and food.
- Assist cafeteria manager in ordering all products needed for production
- Prepare all menu items as directed by the kitchen manager.
- Advise the kitchen manager of any equipment repairs that need to be made.
Assist other cafeteria helpers/kitchen managers whenever possible.
- Be proficient in running the district POS computer system to ensure that meals are being recorded accurately and meet all National School Breakfast and lunch guidelines.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
- Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the cafeteria manager and/or director of food services and as permitted by the negotiated agreement.
Additional Working Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
- Occasional interaction among unruly students.
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the board.
