STANISLAUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the cafeteria manager and/or Superintendent designee, to maintain school cafeteria accounting records; sell milk and meals; perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  Personnel in this classification may perform any combination of the essential duties 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 principle job elements.

           Collects tickets and /or money for meals and /or milk.

• Operates food sales computer, records daily sales and cash deposits with accurate reconciliation, prepares weekly and monthly audit sheets, and files end-of-month reports.
• Notifies parents when pupils need to deposit further funding
• Collects all outstanding money owed to the food service account.
• Assists with supervision of pupils in the cafeteria setting.
• Handles a variety of equipment used in the presentation of serving fresh or packaged sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods.
• Check for proper food temperature, as applicable to transport and during preparation and on the serving line.
• Serves and sells hot and cold foods, salads, beverages, desserts and snacks.
• May assist in minor food preparation , for example, side dishes such as vegetables, salads, salad dressings and desserts
• Assist in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition including, but not limited to, the preparation and serving area as well as the wiping down of the student tables.
• Ability to perform essential duties without direct supervision.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Practices and procedures of mathematical concepts, basic bookkeeping and clerical work

Effective and efficient communication techniques, strategies and procedures

Understand food service terminology, basic procedures, appliances and equipment

Proper methods for preparation and serving of food

Proper sanitation and safety practices

Ability to:

Accurately perform basic mathematical computations

Accurately compile and reconcile data and information, and prepare financial and other food service related reports

Accurately collect money and make change

Communicate effectively in oral and written form

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, parents, co-workers and faculty

Operate and maintain food service related equipment

Work efficiently and effectively

Perform all duties as described and other related duties as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work may involve some walking and standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects, are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education:

Twelfth grade diploma or the equivalent

Experience:

One-year responsible experience in a paid or volunteer financial environment

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California drivers license

Serv Safe Certification (may be obtained after employment but within required timeline)

Conditions of Employment:  Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier. Employment is contingent upon fingerprint and background clearance, proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result, and Department of Motor Vehicles clearance.