Food Service Helper: School #50 -10mths, 35hrs

Rochester City School District (RCSD); Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester City School District is seeking an entry level food service worker to assist with the preparation and serving of meals in a school cafeteria. You will perform routine kitchen tasks, clean equipment, and help maintain sanitary dining areas under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, portioning foods, setting up serving lines, and assisting with cashier duties as needed. Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and sanitary practices in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the principles of a balanced diet.
• Working knowledge of NSLP regulations and health requirements.
• Working knowledge of portion control.
• Working knowledge of how to prepare and serve food.
• Working knowledge of safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Working knowledge of care of china, silver, glassware, and utensils.
• Working knowledge of industrial dishwashers and detergents.
• Working knowledge of cleaning supplies for work areas.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to serve food with sanitary practices.
• Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty and diners.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates.
• Portions and garnishes desserts, salads, and fruits.
• Trims, washes and prepares vegetables.
• Sets up serving lines with condiments and foods.
• Serves food from steam table or line in cafeteria-style operation.
• Washes and sanitizes pots, pans and utensils.
• Cleans and dries silver, china, and glassware.
• Fills sugar bowls and other condiment holders.
• Cleans dining tables and trays in absence of lunchroom aides.
• Operates kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Advises students of well-balanced meals.
• Cleans kitchen and dining areas.
• Serves as cashier on student faculty line.

Skills

Balanced diet

NSLP regulations

Portion control

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment safety

Care of china/silverware

Dishwasher operation

Sanitation principles

Follow directions

Customer service

Job description

This is an entry level food service position involving performance of simple, routine, manual work in the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria or other dining area. Employees of this class are also responsible for cleaning, kitchen equipment and utensils and non-disposable eating utensils, glassware, and china. Work is performed under direct and close supervision of a higher ranking food service employee. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for salads, sandwiches, and cold plates
• Portions and garnishes all desserts, salads, and fruits for serving
• Trims, washes and prepares vegetables
• Sets up serving lines with condiments, hot and cold foods, and table services
• Serves food from steam table or food line in cafeteria-style operation
• Washes and sanitizes all pots, pans, and utensils
• Cleans and dries silver, china, and glassware
• Fills sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, and napkin holders, and holders for utensils and straws
• Cleans dining tables of dirty dishes and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides
• Washes and sanitizes dining room tables, chairs, and trays in the absence of lunchroom aides
• Operates kitchen appliances and equipment
• Advises students of well-balanced meals
• Cleans kitchen and dining room area
• Serves as cashier on student faculty food service line

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Working knowledge of the principles of a balanced diet
• Working knowledge of the regulations of the National School Lunch Program and the Department of Health requirements
• Working knowledge of portion control
• Working knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and serving food
• Working knowledge of proper care and safe operation of kitchen equipment and appliances
• Working knowledge of the care and use of china, silver, glassware, and kitchen utensils
• Working knowledge of the operation of industrial dish washers and the use of associate detergents
• Working knowledge of use and application of cleaning supplies for appliances, equipment, and food preparation and serving work areas
• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions
• Ability to prepare and serve food with proper regard to sanitary principles
• Ability to receive and make correct change
• Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, and other diners
• Willingness to perform routine low-skill work
• Dependability
• Health commensurate with the demands of the position

There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES

Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.