School Cafeteria Assistant

Anchorage School District•Eagle River, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Cafeteria Assistant assists in preparing and serving meals and supports all aspects of daily kitchen duties, working independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be proficient in basic math such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Must attend the four-hour ASD Serving It Safe food safety course and pass the associated examination within 21 calendar days from date of hire into the position.
Employees must possess the ability to read and write in English.
Ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Experience using a touch screen point of sale system and knowledge of cashiering practices and procedures.
Previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

Assists in food preparation, cooking, heating, filling of meal orders for cashiers, and demonstrates through work efforts an understanding of sanitation and food service practices and procedures.
Works independently in a fast-paced work environment within limited timelines.
Sorts and stores food deliveries and reports supply shortages.
Assists in basic inventory needs and record keeping assignments, preparing simple reports and recording data as needed.
Operates point of sale system, makes change, and counts daily receivables.
Wipes counters, cleans and sanitizes equipment, refrigerators, and freezers, sweeps and mops floors, washes daily laundry, and performs other routine cleaning/sanitation tasks.
Transfers trays, baskets, containers, utensils, and food items from one location to another as necessary.
Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students, staff, other Anchorage School District personnel, and the public.