Food Service Worker I-A

Santee School District•Santee, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Child Nutrition Services, assist in preparation and serving of food at the school site and/or Central Kitchen; clean kitchen areas, utensil and equipment in accordance with sanitation standards and State regulations, assist in the general supervision of student conduct, and to do related work as required. Food Service Worker l-A is not the entry class of the series. Incumbents perform routine tasks related to food preparation, dispensing, storage and packaging and kitchen cleanliness. Substitute for school site workers.

Requirements

Knowledge of: 1. Sanitation, health and safety regulations related to preparing, storing food. 2. Operation of kitchen equipment and cash registers. 3. Kitchen cleaning materials, methods and hygienic practices. 4. Proper handling techniques of hazardous materials.
Abilities: 1. Prepare, count, assemble, and organize those items needed to support the child nutrition services program at schools. 2. Assist in preparing food in large quantities. 3. Observe established health, safety and sanitation standards. 4. Work efficiently during rush periods. 5. Lift containers of food and materials weighing up to 40 pounds. 6. Stand for long periods of time. 7. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 8. Work cooperatively with others. 9. Maintain routine records related to food preparation, service and inventory. 10. Make change quickly and accurately when collecting lunch money. 11. Begin work as early as 5:30 am. 12. Perform the duties of a substitute FSW lll and FSW l.
Training/Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
Licenses: Possession of a valid Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the County Department of Health; possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Prepare, wash, slice, mix and assemble a variety of food items.
Make sandwiches, grate cheese and open food containers.
Package meals for transport to various district locations.
Operate a variety of kitchen equipment which might include but is not Iimited to ovens, dishwasher, slicers, mixers, can opener and automated ware washer.
Maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, carts and working areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Observe health and safety regulations established by the district and the State.
Work with and around hazardous materials.
May be required to participate in emergency clean up of hazardous materials spills.
Assist as needed in other food preparation areas.
Maintain food service and related facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
Substitute for school site workers when needed as a FSW Ill or FSW I.
May collect and count money as assigned.
Assist in the general supervision of student conduct.
Perform related duties as assigned.