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Form of work
SalaryPrimary Purpose:
Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Education/Certification:
None Specified
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
- Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
Experience:
None
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
- Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
- Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
- Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
- Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
- Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
- Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
- Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
- Must wear assigned uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and hairnet.
- Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Professional Conduct:
- Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
- Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
- Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
- Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, and food and utility carts
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands:
Lifting (45 pounds and over)
Carrying (45 pounds and over)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Environmental Factors:
Work inside/outside
Work around machinery with moving parts
Exposure to electrical hazards
Exposure to temperature extremes
Exposure to humidity extremes
Exposure to biological hazards
Exposure to chemical hazards
Work on slippery surfaces
Work prolonged or irregular hours
