Job Description

Title: Food Service Helper

Hours: 9:30 Am-1:30Pm

Reports to: Food Service Manager, Cook, or Baker

General Summary:       Assists with the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food for students.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs assigned duties associated with the preparation of meals. Cooks and bakes food, prepares individual portions, and performs other food preparation duties as assigned.(45%)

2. Cleans equipment used, including utensils, dishes, mixers, and machines. Performs general cleaning duties in kitchen. (25%)

3. Performs miscellaneous food service duties as assigned, including acting as a cashier for lunch (secondary only), putting machines together, counting money,  ordering and putting away supplies,  and securing food in containers for shipment to other school kitchens. (20%)

4. Serves prepared food to students. (10%)

5. Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

6. Able to interact with students, building staff and supervisors in a positive manner.

Qualifications:

1. Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Certification or Licensure:

3. Experience desired:

4. Other requirements: * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and others.

* Ability and willingness to follow instructions work in all areas of food service and maintain a positive attitude toward the food service program.

* Ability to report to work on time and notify manager at the earliest possible time when unable to work.

Required upon hire to take Food Handlers Class within 30 days of employment.

Special Requirements:

                                                                                                                        Occasional          Frequent            Constant

                                                                                                                         0 - 32%               33 - 66%                 67% +

1. Standing ........................ x
2. Walking ........................ x

3          Sitting                                                                             ........................ x

4. Lifting __50_ lb max......................................... ........................ x
5. Carrying _____ feet....................................................................... x
6. Pushing / Pulling.................................................................................... x
7. Climbing / Balancing............................................................................ x
8. Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling....................................... x
9. Reaching / Handling.............................................................................. x
10. Speaking / Hearing................................................................................ x
11. Seeing / depth perception / color.......................................................... x

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.