Substitute: Food Service Assistant - Central School Support Services Department (2024-25)

QUALIFICATIONS: Pass Assessment Test REQUIREMENTS FOR HIRE All applicants must: Complete application for this position (including 2 references) Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Substitute Office or Recruitment team To expedite hire processing, candidates may gather the following materials: Negative TB test current within past 60 days Sealed copies of all college transcripts Valid Driver's License, ID card, Permanent Residency Card or current US passport Social Security Card (no copies) All hires are contingent on applicant passing criminal background check. DESCRIPTION BASIC FUNCTION: Hourly, substitute on-call position. Perform support for the following routine food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; issue, maintain and review records of student meal tickets; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform routine food service activities related to the preparation, packaging and serving of foods; cut, mix, wrap or package foods into appropriate serving portions; thaw frozen items, open cans and packages; prepare pans for cooking and heating; wash fruits and vegetables. Perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items; receive and account for money; check off the names of students served meals; collect tickets and money for ala carte items as assigned. Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out food REQUIREMENTS: Passage of interview and skills test Personality and character suitable to work in schools. Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance. ABILITY TO: Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations Meet schedules and time lines Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others