Substitute Food Service Assistant

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Food Service Assistant ” is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the preparation and sales of food items in a school cafeteria and/or speed line unit(s) and to maintain food service equipment and facilities in safe, clean and sanitary condition. May be assigned to a food preparation kitchen, snackbar, or to a satellite serving kitchen where they have the responsibility to serve food, perform all cashier/ticket sales functions and clean kitchen and serving areas. Examples of Job Duties: * Assists in the preparation, packaging and serving of food. * Washes dishes and kitchen equipment * Assists in requisitioning, receiving and storage of foods and supplies. * Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen. * May act as cashier, collecting money, making change and counting totals. * Assists in the preparation of foods such as sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, entrees, snack foods and desserts. * Portions food into individual servings per established guidelines; wraps and/or packages food items for snack bar/speed line sales. * Slices, assembles, mixes, stirs, blends and/or measures a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities. * Sets up serving counters/lines, food carts and food warmers with appropriate food items and supplies as assigned. * Packages and stores leftovers. * Performs cashiering duties; operates a cash register or uses a cash box, adds total to be charged, receives money, makes change and collects meal tickets. * Inventories food on hand after meals/service, restocks food items and supplies as needed. * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities is desirable. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. * Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Possession of valid California Driver’s License. * Other: Appropriate Food Handler Permit. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT: Two Letters of Recommendation ( with at least one letter dated within the past 3 years). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities is desirable. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.