Food Service Assistant

Downey Unified School District•Downey, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a school administrator or designee, provides guidance and assistance to students during mealtime, assists in food preparation and service, monitoring of the school eating areas to ensure that student safety protocols are observed and school rules and regulations are followed by students.

Requirements

Safe practices in lunchroom and eating areas.
Methods of preparing and serving sandwiches, salads, vegetables and other foods for cooking and consumption.
Measurements, weights and serving size portions.
Proper methods of storing equipment, food, and supplies.
Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food, including safe and proper temperatures of cold and heated foods.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
Basic methods used in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances and facilities.
Prepare and set-up food for service to students and staff in a fast-paced environment.
Serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Maintain food service equipment and facilities in clean and sanitary conditions.
Operate standard kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Operate an email system.
Follow and observe all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Speak, read, write and understand English at a level required for satisfactory performance.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work cooperatively and maintain positive, effective relationships with others.
Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
Communicate effectively both orally, in writing and through email, with supervisor, students, coworkers, and faculty.
Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students and staff.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Learn procedures, functions and limitation of assigned duties.
Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved procedures.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and some experience in the care of children in an organized setting is preferred.
Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR certification within five (5) months of employment issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting the requirements to keep certificates current.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in the care of children in an organized setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of food items following standard recipes and procedures.
Monitor and reinforce student behavior expectations in eating areas to ensure activities are conducted in an encouraging and safe school environment with minimal risk of injury to students.
Carry and position food for serving; serve food to students, faculty, and staff; apportion fruits, vegetables and other items according to established guidelines; replenish condiments and supplies for the serving areas.
Report issues of student discipline and other concerns to designated staff according to site approved procedures.
Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Alert staff or administrators in emergency situations as appropriate.
Reports as needed to ensure a clean and safe eating environment.
Clean dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment; wash serving and food preparation areas.
Administer first aid and CPR as needed to students.
Must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Attend professional development, mandated trainings, meetings and workshops as assigned.
Circulate throughout the designated eating areas during mealtime. Help students by opening packages and milk cartons. Clean up minor spills and provide additional assistance to students as needed.
Follow and observe all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Assist in storage and inventory of food, food service supplies and equipment.
May chop, slice, mix, grate and assemble food items for sandwiches, salads and main dishes.
May operate a variety of kitchen equipment including mixer, slicer, steamer, warmer, ovens and others.
Performs related duties as assigned.