Food Services Assistant 1 (Permanent & Substitute)

Anaheim Union High School District•Anaheim, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this entry-level position assists in the quantity preparation of food at a central kitchen and serves food at an assigned site. Responsibilities include maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. This role performs basic and routine food service preparation and serving activities at an assigned site.

Requirements

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
Basic Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
Basic math and cashiering skills.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Operation of food service equipment and computerized cash management system.
Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Storage and rotation of perishable food.
Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.
Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Understand and follow written or oral directions.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted, up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies.
Walking.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment and computerized cash management system.
Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking in English to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students and food quality and quantity.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, cooking, baking and service of food in the central kitchen or satellite food service location.
Prepare breads, dressings, vegetables and assemble various ingredients as assigned.
Wrap and reheat food items according to established procedures.
Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other food service equipment.
Prepare food and beverages for sale.
Count and set-up plates, trays and utensils.
Assist in the sale of food.
Collect monies, enter data into sales record keeping equipment and make change.
Sweep and mop floors in case of spills to assure safe work environment.
Operate dishwashers and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment.
Stock condiments, food items and paper goods.
Assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas.
Assist with periodic inventories as assigned.
Set up speed lines for food service.
Operate electric slicer, mixer, ovens, grills and other equipment.
Load and unload food service containers as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.