Cafeteria Assistant III - Petaluma Junior High School

WORK SITE: Petaluma Junior High School

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week (averaging 8.0 hours per day)

6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday – Friday) (30 minutes for lunch)

While school is in session - 11 months per year

START DATE: ASAP

STARTING SALARY: $20.71 to $26.42 per hour (Initial salary placement is based on related experience)

REQUIREMENTS: Fingerprint Clearance. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employee post-offer / pre-placement. Tuberculosis. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406 post-offer / pre-placement. Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer / pre-placement physical. Food Safety Certificate. The successful applicant must pass the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals test within 30 days of employment in order to pass probation.

QUALIFICATIONS: See job description. Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required.

SUBMIT APPLICATION: The District prefers applications be submitted electronically through http://www.edjoin.org/PetalumaCitySchools. However, paper applications will be accepted. To request a paper application, e-mail Human Resources at hrinfo@petk12.org and include the job title and position number for the vacancy. All applications, regardless of the manner of submission, must include all required documentation.

NOTE: It is recommended that applications be accompanied by a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two letters of reference. Paper screening for potential interviews are based on materials submitted with application. No additional paperwork for application will be accepted after the closing date.

Petaluma School District

Job Description Job

Title: Cafeteria Assistant III

Department: Food Services

Reports To: Director, Food Services

Prepared Date: April 2024

Approved Date: May 2024

SUMMARY Under supervision to perform a wide variety of tasks in the more advanced and bulk preparation, cooking, serving, and selling of hot/cold food; to do frequent lifting, stocking, and storing of supplies as well as scrubbing, washing, and sanitizing equipment on a daily basis; and to do other job-related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Prepares main entrees, ala carte and bakery items in large quantities from recipes. Modifies recipes as needed. Prepares and operates snack bar and food carts; operates a point of sale cashier and meal counting system; washes dishes and other food service equipment; heats, serves and sells food items; cleans work area; keeps and reports monthly inventory of all supplies, rotates stock,; keeps daily and monthly meal counts and cash summary recap sheets; assists in counting cash. May serve as Cafeteria Manager designee in accordance with Article 6 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals® certification test must be passed within 30 days of employment. This test must be retaken and passed every five years or as required. Knowledge of basic food groups, requirement of reimbursable breakfast and lunch meals, sanitary and safety measures in food service handling; basic measurements; safety measures in operation of all appliances. Knowledge of preparing, cooking and baking of foods in large quantities. Knowledge of food nutrient values, computer software programs and be able to learn the computerized nutrient analysis program. Ability to work within a strict timeline, operate a cash register. Ability to follow as well as give oral and written directions to co-workers; serve and sell food efficiently; make change accurately; perform general cleanup of kitchen areas and equipment; to lift up to 50 pounds; skillfully and safely use equipment in work areas. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and staff; take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Record keeping experience, computer literate, and three years experience in cafeteria roles.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate clearly and follow oral and written directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to make basic problem-solving decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen; and use hands to manage ingredients and materials. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.71 - $26.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Please List 2-3 Professional Work References Below:

Ability to Commute:

• Petaluma, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Petaluma, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26