Districtwide School Food Service Assistant II 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the preparation of food, prepares assigned food serving areas, and performs cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff. The role also involves maintaining the cleanliness of food service facilities. The Food Service Assistant II is responsible for preparing and serving appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, ensuring proper quality and quantity. This includes preparing, cooking, and assembling various food items such as sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, meats, fruits, vegetables, and cookies. The role also involves assembling items for sale, preparing food for transport, and maintaining records. Additionally, the position is responsible for preparing food service facilities, stocking serving lines, counting and setting out food trays, and preparing steam tables for hot meals. The Food Service Assistant II heats, portions, and serves food, handles money transactions, completes daily and weekly records, and manages inventory. They also assist other personnel with cooking and baking, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, and assist with storing food and supplies. The role requires operating standard kitchen equipment, training new employees, and performing other assigned duties. A demonstrated ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn is also noted.

Requirements

Basic math and cashiering skills.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Knowledge of sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Proper lifting techniques.
Ability to prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
Ability to learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Ability to maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ability to operate a cash register and make change accurately.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Ability to wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Ability to learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to lift, bend, push, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
One year food service experience.
Valid Food Service Permit issued by the Department of Health.
Must complete the training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
Prepare, cook and/or assemble sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, meats, fruit, vegetables and cookies.
Assemble items to be served and sold at designated food service area locations.
Prepare food for transport across campus or to other District locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food.
Assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies.
Count and set out an appropriate number of food trays.
Prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
Collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
Complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and money collected.
Total receipt moneys, prepare bank deposit slips and deliver to school office for deposit.
Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
Assist other Food Services personnel with cooking and baking activities.
Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.
Wash and clean counters and steam tables.
Wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards.
Dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.
Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, slicer, and grater, mixer, frying machine, steamer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as required.
Train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Maintains regular attendance.