Job Title: Assistant to Secretary of Food Services                                   Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to:      General Manager of Food Services                                   Date Revised:  01/24/2025

                        & LISD Chief Financial Officer

Dept./School:  Food Services Department                                Work Days: 181   

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for assistance with campus food services operations. Help ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served, meeting time constraints set by menu requirements established by Central Office administration. Ensure all operations follow safe food handling standards.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

 High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

Ability to complete reports and forms as needed

Additional Requirements:

Regular attendance is an essential job function and requirement.

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

1. 1. Assist the CN Food Secretary with paperwork as required.
   2. Assist with the compilation of data for various required state and local reports.
   3. Assist with inventory counts.
   4. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
   5. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
   6. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

   Safety and Sanitation

   1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
   2. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
   3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
   4. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene

Other:

           11. Maintain confidentiality.

           12. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.

           13. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.

           14. Maintain daily food preparation records.

           15. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilites:

1.         None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Salary : $13,959 - $19,606