What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Helper - Substitute position at Waterford Unified School District?
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; to prepare, serve and sell foods and snacks; to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas, utensils and equipment; and to do other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.Participate in the preparation, packaging and serving of foods, including the preparation of sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods.
2.Package foods following predetermined portion control standards.
3.Assist in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
4.Assist in the preparation of entrees, vegetables, salads, salad dressings and desserts.
5.May assist in requisitioning, receiving and storing of foodstuffs, supplies and materials.
6.Heat, set up, serve and sell hot and cold foods, salads, beverages, desserts and snacks to students and faculty.
7.Assist in maintaining inventory control and operational records.
8.May act as a cashier, including the counting of monies and developing cash receipt records.
9.Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other equipment.
10.Operate dishwasher and wash and store trays, plates, utensils and other serving equipment.
11.May be responsible for the delivery of prepared foods to other locations.
12.Assist in setting up food preparation lines.
13.Clean and store kitchen equipment.
14.Assist in the preparation of food, involving such activities as preparing sandwiches, mixing salads, grating cheese, and preparing fruits and vegetables.
15.May fill vending machines.
16.Performs other related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities;
Type A lunch and breakfast program requirements;
Standard food service appliances and equipment;
Lunch and breakfast program requirements;
Arithmetical calculation processes and simple record keeping procedures.
Ability to:
Operate a variety of food service equipment;
Collect money and make change accurately;
Work quickly and efficiently;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
1.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.
2.This type of work involves walking or standing for extended periods.
3.Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate food service 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:
Experience:
None required.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificate Requirement
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Salary : $19
