Serving Kitchen Operator

Hayward Unified School District • Hayward, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site; maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Positions in this classification typically work 25-40 hours per week on a school year calendar.

Requirements

• Practices, procedures and techniques involved in quantity food preparation and serving.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
• Standard kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Portion control techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Mathematic calculations and cashiering skills.
• Basic inventory practices and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform cashiering duties as assigned.
• Perform inventories and assist in ordering and receiving food supplies and materials as directed.
• Learn to operate a computer.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain various records related to work performed.
• Read and interpret records to determine proper food quantity specifications.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide with speed and accuracy.
• One year experience in quantity food preparation including cashiering duties.
• Must obtain a Serve-Safe certificate from the Department of Environmental Health within 6 months of employment and must re-certify within 6 months of expiration of certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site; observes quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; prepares food and beverages for sale.
• Heats, portions and serves food to students and staff according to established procedures; counts and sets-up plates, trays and utensils; assures proper temperature of foods; assures compliance with safety and sanitation regulations; assures that food is handled properly to avoid contamination or illness.
• Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; cleans serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment in the kitchen.
• Performs cashiering duties as assigned; counts money and makes correct change; prepares and balances cash register conducts meal counts; prepares and makes deposits as direct; utilizes automated point of service system; maintains related records.
• Retrieves food items according to established quantity specifications; stocks condiments, food items and paper goods; stores and rotates supplies in storage areas.
• Performs daily and periodic inventories as assigned; assists in ordering and receiving food supplies and materials as directed.
• Operates standard food service equipment such as ovens, utensils, microwaves and warmers; operates a calculator, money counter and computerized cash register in performing cashier duties.
• Estimates food and supplies needed for operation; reads and interprets records to determine proper food quantity specifications.
• Communicates with school site staff members, parents, guardians and District personnel and vendors to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Maintains various records related to cash deposits, food orders, meal counts, inventory, and assigned duties.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year.
• Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more.
• Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
• All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed