Food Service Assistant - 3 hour position

Grant's Lick Elementary; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Grant's Lick Elementary in Alexandria, Kentucky, seeks a Food Service Assistant for a 3-hour, part-time role to support students and staff during meals. Duties include setting up serving areas, cashiering, serving food, and maintaining hygienic conditions.

The position requires basic math and cashiering skills, knowledge of sanitation practices, and the ability to lift heavy objects. Training for certification is noted as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by Kentucky law or stated as preferred.
• Experience with cash handling and food service is beneficial.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices related to handling and serving food is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving areas and prepare steam table for serving hot meals.
• Serve food to students and staff and handle cash transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service facilities and equipment.
• Count money and make correct change during sales.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment and report faulty equipment.

Skills

Basic math

Cashiering skills

Sanitation practices

Interpersonal skills

Proper lifting techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Dishwasher

Ovens

Job description

Food Service Assistant - 3 hour position

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.

Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.

Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.

Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.

Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.

Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.

Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.

Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Basic math and cashiering skills
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work cooperatively with others
• Lift heavy objects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045

Campbell County Schools Grant's Lick Elementary - Alexandria, Kentucky

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required