Nutrition Services | Lakeside Middle School | 5hr Cafeteria Assistant

About the role

Prepare and serve food items; perform cashiering duties as assigned; maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or package food items; assemble various ingredients; heat, package and wrap food items according to established procedures, portion control standards and HACCP standards.
• Maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition according to HACCP standards; clean serving areas, counters, tables, food containers, refrigerators and food service equipment; operate dish washers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils and other serving equipment as assigned.
• Prepare and assemble entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, desserts and other assigned foods for distribution as needed; prepare food items as assigned; mix, slice and chop food items as assigned; assist in assuring proper temperature of foods.
• Assist in the receipt, storage and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas as assigned; assist with inventory activities as directed; open cans and boxes and replenish containers as necessary.
• Safely operate standard food service equipment including but not limited to ovens, slicers, food carts, can openers, warmers, steam‑jacketed kettles, rotary ovens, proofers, assembly lines and mixers.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to perform assigned duties.

Skills

• Food preparation and portion control
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation standards
• Operation of kitchen equipment (ovens, slicers, mixers, dishwashers, etc.)
• Cashiering and handling transactions
• Inventory receipt, storage, rotation and replenishment
• Record keeping
• Ability to follow established procedures and work as part of a team

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to speak and hear
• Vision to monitor food quality and quantity
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist and reach overhead and horizontally
• Ability to push/pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Exposure to cold temperatures for extended periods
• Capable of performing repetitive work
• Successful completion of probationary period required for eligibility to apply for posted positions
• Current non‑probationary employees may only apply for lateral positions at the end of each school year; must remain in current position a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days to apply for any non‑lateral posted position