7234 Food Service Assistant I - Niagara

Henderson County Schools • Henderson, KY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals. Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures. Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment. Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change. Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change. Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage. Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF and ABILITY TO: Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, supply proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS : a physical exam, TB risk assessment, CAN Check, drug screen and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures
• Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED