GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Food Services and/or designee, takes lunch tickets and maintains paperwork associated with the lunch count.  Performs Point of Service functions (verifies reimbursement components qualifying for free or reduced meals), and performs other duties directly related to this job description.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects tickets and money from students and processes/maintains meal counts for the breakfast and lunch programs.  Checks for accuracy of meals claimed compared to meal applications of file.

Performs Point of Service functions as required by the Department of Education.

Keeps simple records on a daily basis and records eligibility of students on a daily recap sheet that is submitted to the front office.

Counts money and prepares bank deposit slips on a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to see for the purpose of reading printed matter and observing students, with or without vision aids; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.

Basic knowledge mathematical functions.

Skill in working with children and the school community.

Professional demeanor that establishes a desirable example for children.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Light physical effort; may stand for extended periods of time; ability to reach in all directions.

Low to moderate stress level.

Primarily indoor cafeteria environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

CONTACTS

Daily contact with students, teachers, all school and District staff.

Occasional contact with parents and community members.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each principal duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principle\al functions of the position.

Note: Minimum qualifications may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the Superintendent or designee in his/her sole and absolute discretion.

Board Approved: October 16, 2003

Salary : $16 - $21