School Food Service Clerk - FG

Position Overview

To prepare and serve food according to a planned menu using tested, uniform recipes, and determine if the finished product is of best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served. Perform all kitchen duties as required; i.e., salad preparation, washing dishes, baking, cleaning tables, sweeping and mopping, etc. as needed.

Essential Functions

• Assists in preparing and cooking foods, which may include: panning frozen food, cupping fruit, washing and bagging fruits and vegetables, baking foods, chopping salad items, monitoring food temperatures, preparing sandwiches, removing hot items from ovens, and/or performing other related activities.
• Serves and replenishes food supply.
• Cleans cafeteria and/or kitchen areas, which includes: wiping down tables, placing trays in the proper location, picking up trash, sweeping and mopping floors, loading dish washers, cleaning refrigerators and freezers, cleaning ovens, putting garbage cans in proper locations, sanitizing and cleaning towels, putting up benches, and/or performing other related duties.
• Prepare the cafeteria for meals, which includes: placing food in hot carts, rotating foods, preparing and monitoring the availability of utensils and napkins, preparing trays, placing scoops and/or spoons for serving, and/or performing other related activities.
• Affords assistance with monitoring food inventory, performs counts of unused food following daily meal service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Food Handlers card.
• Education, Licensure, or Certification.
• Experience or Related Experience.
• Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.

Background Checks

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Azarian Employees Azarian Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.