Food Service Worker II

Classified•Covina, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to be responsible for food production in specific food service areas; sell and serve food to students and staff members. Conducts daily, weekly, and quarterly inventory records. Assist in cleaning kitchen and food service equipment. Effectively train and provide work direction to food service personnel; cover in the absence of general supervisor and performs related duties as assigned. Incumbents in the Food Service Worker II classification perform more responsible work for the food service operation, including preparing main dishes, salad bars, and other foods requiring some experience in food preparation activities. Incumbents may be assigned to work at a single school site or may travel to multiple school sites within the course of a single work day, based on the meal service needs of the campuses.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and one year of experience in quantity food preparation.
Must obtain a valid Serv-Safe certificate issued by an authorized agency within the completion of the six (6) month probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment in this classification.
Valid California driver's license, transportation, and appropriate liability insurance.
Proper methods of preparing and cooking foods including entrees, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs in large quantities.
Basic math.
Standard kitchen equipment, utensils, and measurements.
Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
Basic food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling food items and ingredients.
Use common cooking utensils and equipment.
Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Perform work on a schedule.
Operate point of sale system.
Operate a computer.
Work cooperatively with students and adults.
Make simple arithmetic computations.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Make change accurately.
Perform simple and repetitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

Some positions in this class may be required to travel and work at multiple sites on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Prepare; prep, cook, and distribute a variety of foods in large quantities for service in cafeterias, snack bars, and food carts according to production schedules; prepare food for distribution to satellite locations.
Set up steam tables and speed lines; serve and store food; cook food according to established procedures.
Operate a dishwashing machine; wash pots and pans; fill straw and napkin holders; clean tables, appliances, cupboards, and other cafeteria equipment.
Complete and maintain daily reports; temperature logs; daily production records from the sales of breakfast and lunch. Submit to supervisor as required.
Notify the supervisor and/or log when food or products are running short.
Conduct daily, weekly, and quarterly inventory records.
Check-in and receive food products.
Put away incoming stock. May be dairy, bread, frozen items, fruit, and vegetables.
Set up all food components for transport cart(s).
Wash, slice, grate, and chop foods; prepare salads.
Make salad dressings and prepare sandwich spreads; grill hamburgers and cheese sandwiches; bake cookies and other items.
Set up and break down specific food service areas.
Collect and count lunch money and make changes; prepare money for delivery to appropriate staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.