Cafeteria Assistant

Canby Sd 86•Canby, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the site supervisor or Nutrition Services Director or designee, the Cafeteria Assistant performs a variety of manual tasks in the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen equipment and areas; and completes related tasks as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid food handler's card.
Ability to skillfully assist in food preparation; work rapidly and with frequent interruptions; count, add, subtract, and tally numbers; and make change quickly and accurately.
Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions and to maintain and establish effective and collaborative relationships with supervisors, other staff, students, families, and the public.
Ability to follow district policies and procedures.
Ability to perform essential functions with a minimum of supervision.
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for a fingerprint-based criminal records check upon offer of employment ($12.50 at Fieldprint office + $75 payroll deduction).

Nice To Haves

Paid or volunteer experience in serving and preparation of large quantities of food is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and heating foods.
Stock snack bars or salad bars, transport food from one location to another, arrange food and trays for serving, and serve food in snack bars or serving lines.
Assist, when needed, with collecting money, making change, and operating the food service point-of-sale system.
Operate commercial kitchen equipment and appliances, including dishwasher, in a safe manner.
Participate in maintenance of proper sanitary conditions, including cleaning utensils, dishes, equipment, and facilities, and proper storage of food.
Maintain kitchen and serving area in a clean, orderly fashion.
Assist student workers on serving line.
In the absence of the satellite kitchen cook, head cook, or base kitchen manager, may assume responsibilities of that position.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to ensure consistent service delivery and effective kitchen operations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions from supervisor(s).
Perform other related duties and assume other responsibilities as needed and directed by supervisor(s).