Food Services Assistant 2 (Promotional)

Anaheim Union High School District•Anaheim, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the ordering and distribution of food items from the central kitchen; provide guidance and assist in the preparation of food items for distribution at the central kitchen or junior high school and high school sites; train and provide work direction to others; assist kitchen manager with required paperwork; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; operate a computerized cash management system. Incumbents in the Food Service Assistant II classification perform more responsible food service at the District Food Center, or serve as second-in-command at District junior high school and high school sites.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One year experience in the operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.
A valid, accredited, Food Safety Manager Certificate or equivalent (e.g. ServeSafe, Prometric, etc.) is strongly preferred.
Incumbents may be required to have a valid California driver's license.
Incumbents may be required to possess proof of current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.
Incumbents may be required to provide personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the District.
Knowledge of nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
Knowledge of sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
Knowledge of basic math and cashiering skills.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of operation of food service equipment and computerized cash management system.
Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of principles of training and providing work direction.
Knowledge of storage and rotation of perishable food.
Knowledge of basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
Ability to operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
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 wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Ability to assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
Ability to operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to train and provide work direction to others.
Ability to learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to understand and follow written or oral directions.
Ability to maintain records.

Nice To Haves

A valid, accredited, Food Safety Manager Certificate or equivalent (e.g. ServeSafe, Prometric, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assist in the ordering and distribution of food items from the central kitchen.
Provide guidance and assist in the preparation of food items for distribution at the central kitchen or junior high school and high school sites.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Assist kitchen manager with required paperwork.
Maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Operate a computerized cash management system.
Heat and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
Set-up, count, stock and serve food service items; check expiration dates and discard containers as needed.
Collect monies, enters data into sales record keeping equipment and make change.
Count money collected and prepare cash report.
Monitor the behavior of students utilizing the cafeteria; train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
Estimate food and supplies needed for operation; prepare and maintain records and reports including free and reduced lunch eligibility.
Provide guidance and assist in the preparation of food items on an assigned production division of the central kitchen.
Package food for distribution to various District sites.
Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas; assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed.
Perform general cleaning duties such as keeping kitchen and cafeteria floors clean and safe, emptying trash receptacles, refilling supply of paper towels and cleaning fluids as needed.
Stock food supplies according to established procedures; assist with the storage of food supplies and leftover items; maintain related records.
Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria or central kitchen; assure proper operation of preparation lines and related equipment; make general repairs as necessary.
Assist with food preparation and service at special events as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.