Nutrition Services | Northwood 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 dishwashers 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.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to speak and hear
• The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers
• The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time
• Possess the ability to bend, kneel, twist, reach overhead above shoulders and horizontally
• The employee will be required to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• The employee will be exposed to cold temperatures for extended periods of time and could complete repetitive work
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include seeing to monitor food quality and quantity