Job Details
WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION: CAFETERIA ASSISTANT I
SALARY RANGE:
GROUP: FOOD SERVICE
DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION: 01/22/09
DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision, prepares or assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of a variety of foods in a school food service program and performs cleaning tasks to maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Typical duties will include, but are not limited to, preparing or assisting in the preparation of all components of the daily meal, following standardized recipes, menus and procedures, setting up and serving meals or meal components, including beverages, storing or disposing of excess food properly, accepting money, tickets or tokens for foods and beverages served, washing, sanitizing and storing dishes, tableware and kitchen utensils, scrubbing counters, tables and chairs, mopping floors and disposing of waste properly. Other duties will include operating and cleaning kitchen equipment as assigned, storing food and supplies, assisting in taking inventories, assuming the duties of a Cook Manager during absences when assigned, work on a computer, and attending District Food Service meetings and in service workshop. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
* Modern methods of preparing and serving soups, entres, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts in large quantities;
* Use and care of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils;
* Proper cleaning and sanitizing methods and principles of kitchen safety;
* Basic arithmetic necessary for recipe conversion to quantities needed for service.
AND
Ability to:
* Prepare and serve a wide variety of foods and work rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks;
* Follow written recipes and oral instructions;
* Convert recipes to amount of food production needed;
* Operate kitchen equipment;
* Collect money, make change and assist in preparing deposits;
* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
* Operate a computer
AND
Training and experience:
* Any combination of training and experience would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be: One year of experience in food preparation and service, preferably with some experience in collection of cash.
* Possess Serve Safe Certification, if necessary
Physical Abilities:
* Stand for Extended Periods of Time
* Frequent pushing, pulling, twisting at the waist
* Neck flexion and rotation
* Reaching above and below the shoulders
* Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, and stooping
* Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying of objects from 25-50 lbs
* Ability to handle hot material/temperature extremes
* Hand Coordination to use utensils and equipment
* Hear, speak, write, and read in English
* Perform mathematical calculations from memory or utilizing calculation device
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications