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TITLE: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANTQUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. and two yearsfood service experience. Licenses and other requirements: must hold a current food safety certificate i.e., ServSafe, or be able to complete training course for certification within three months of employment.REPORTS TO: Campus Food Service Manager (Manager)JOB GOALS: Under the direction of the Manager; plan, organize and lead food serviceoperation at an assigned school site; train, assign and provide work direction to assignedpersonnel.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLILTIES:* Assists the manager in leading the food service operations at assigned school site, assures the serving and storage of food is in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.* Oversees serving of meals to students, teachers and other staff; participates in food serving and preparation as needed; assures compliance with serving size requirements.* Assures proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the cafeteria; assures compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.* Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records including inventory, andproduction sheets.* Estimates food quantities, equipment and supplies needed; Assist Manager in receiving, inspecting, verifying and accepting delivery of food and supplies; utilizes proper methods of storing foods.* Confers with the Manager regarding cafeteria needs, conditions and menu changes.* Operates a variety of equipment and machines used in school cafeteria, including computer terminal, slicer, chopper, mixer, oven and others as required.* Attends meetings related to food service operations and activities.* Assists in assuring accuracy of daily cash receipts; counts and wraps money; prepares bank deposits; prepares daily report of meals served.* Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.* Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.* Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Manager or Food Service Director.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:* Basic operations of a school cafeteria.* Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storing.* Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.* Methods of computing food quantities required by weekly or monthly menus.* Sanitation and safety practices related to transporting and serving food and principles of nutrition.* Record-keeping techniques.* Principles of training and providing work direction.* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.ABILITY TO:* Plan, organize and assist the manager in the food service operation at an assigned school site.* Estimate food quantities and requisition proper amounts for economical food service.* Prepare nutritious and appetizing food in quantity as necessary.* Operate standard cafeteria equipment and appliances and lift heavy objects.* Maintain records and prepare reports.* Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.* Understand and follow oral and written directions.* Work independently with little direction.* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.* Meet schedule and time lines.* Train and provide work direction to others.* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.WORKING CONDITIONS:* Requires walking, standing, and stooping.* Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds.* Works in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled environment.* May be exposed to cuts and burns.* Subject to extreme temperature variations.I understand that 100% of my salary is paid through Fund 240.