Classification Labor
Adopted: 05/03/1954
Revised: 06/22/1971; 05/02/1994; 02/04/2002; 12/06/2016
By: Regional Civil Service Commission
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is simple routine manual work
performed under immediate supervision in connection with preparing and serving food in a
cafeteria or other eating place and cleaning kitchen equipment, silverware and dishes. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The following work activities are listed as examples only and
in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed below:
- Helps prepare vegetables and meats;
- Makes sandwiches and salads;
- Washes dishes;
- Clears tables of dirty dishes;
- Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
- Assists in the distribution and service of food;
- Cleans tables, chairs, serving tables and other equipment;
- Acts as cashier, prepares simple records, rosters and lunch tickets;
- Sets tables.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Elementary knowledge of the proper method of serving food and the care
of tableware, glassware, silverware and kitchen appliances; practical working knowledge of
modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; ability to follow simple
oral and written directions; ability to work efficiently and produce high quality work; ability to get
along well with and have helpful attitude toward others; ability to lift items up to 50 pounds;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None.