Nutrition Services | Memorial Park Middle School | 4hr Cafeteria Assistant

Essential Functions

• Prepare and/or package food items
• Assemble various ingredients
• Heat package and wrap food items according to established procedures
• Portion control and HACCP standards
• Maintain food service facilities equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition
• 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
• Aid in ensuring proper temperature of foods
• Assist in the receipt, storage, and rotation of food items and supplies in storage areas as assigned
• Aid in 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

Physical Requirements

• Speak and hear
• Have dexterity of hands and fingers
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, twist, reach overhead above shoulders, and horizontally
• Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Exposed to cold temperatures for extended periods of time
• Complete repetitive work
• See to monitor food quality and quantity