Food Services Assistant 2 (Promotional)

Anaheim Union High School District; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

PERS retirement benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Anaheim Union High School District is seeking a Food Service Assistant II/III/IV to support central kitchen operations and school-site food service. You will assist in ordering and distributing food, supervise staff, and help keep the kitchen clean and compliant with safety standards.

The role requires basic food service knowledge, a high school diploma and the ability to operate a cash system. Training and supervision are provided, with opportunities to advance within the district’s food

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One year experience in the operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.
• A valid Food Safety Manager Certificate or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering and distributing food items from the central kitchen.
• Provide guidance and work direction to staff.
• Maintain kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean condition.
• Operate a computerized cash management system.

Skills

Food safety

Cash handling

Record keeping

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Cash management system

Job description

This recruitment is open to permanent AUHSD employees only.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the ordering and distribution of food items from the central kitchen; provide guidance and assist in the preparation of food items for distribution at the central kitchen or junior high school and high school sites; train and provide work direction to others; assist kitchen manager with required paperwork; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; operate a computerized cash management system.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in the Food Service Assistant II classification perform more responsible food service at the District Food Center, or serve as second-in-command at District junior high school and high school sites. The Food Service Assistant III are the lead worker assigned to the elementary schools, and are assigned as floaters from the District Food Center. Food Service Assistant IV's are the advanced journey-level specialist classification in the series. The Food Service Assistant I is the entry-level classification and performs basic and routine food service preparation and serving activities at an assigned site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: One year experience in the operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid, accredited, Food Safety Manager Certificate or equivalent (e.g. ServeSafe, Prometric, etc.) is strongly preferred. Incumbents may be required to have a valid California driver's license. Incumbents may be required to possess proof of current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification. Incumbents may be required to provide personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the District.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Nutritional requirements of school-aged children.
• Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of food service equipment and computerized cash management system.
• Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Storage and rotation of perishable food.
• Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.

ABILITY TO:

• Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
• Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow written or oral directions.
• Maintain records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing for extended periods of time. Lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted, up to 50 pounds with assistance. Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies. Walking. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment and computerized cash management system. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Hearing and speaking in English to exchange information. Seeing to monitor students and food quality and quantity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Food service environment. Subject to heat from ovens.

HAZARDS

Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.

GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

ASSIGNMENTS IN ALL SERVING KITCHENS INCLUDE:

• Heat and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Set-up, count, stock and serve food service items; check expiration dates and discard containers as needed.
• Collect monies, enters data into sales record keeping equipment and make change.
• Count money collected and prepare cash report.
• Monitor the behavior of students utilizing the cafeteria; train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
• Estimate food and supplies needed for operation; prepare and maintain records and reports including free and reduced lunch eligibility.
• Monitor the behavior of students utilizing the cafeteria; train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.

ASSIGNMENTS IN THE DISTRICT FOOD CENTER INCLUDE:

• Provide guidance and assist in the preparation of food items on an assigned production division of the central kitchen.
• Set-up, count and stock food service items; check expiration dates and discard containers as needed; package food for distribution to various District sites.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL INCLUDE:

• Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas; assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed.
• Perform general cleaning duties such as keeping kitchen and cafeteria floors clean and safe, emptying trash receptacles, refilling supply of paper towels and cleaning fluids as needed.
• Stock food supplies according to established procedures; assist with the storage of food supplies and leftover items; maintain related records.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria or central kitchen; assure proper operation of preparation lines and related equipment; make general repairs as necessary.
• Assist with food preparation and service at special events as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: PROMOTIONAL

CERTIFICATION TYPE: PROMOTIONAL

BENEFITS

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:

• Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
• Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:

• The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT

Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Complaints alleging noncompliance with the District’s policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to: Equity Compliance Officer (Employees) Brad Jackson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Anaheim Union High School District 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 [e-mail] [phone] Uniform Complaint Procedure Compliance Officer (Students) Lorena Stout, Program Administrator Anaheim Union High School District 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 [e-mail] [phone] Title IX Coordinator (Employees) Amie Maya, Director, Human Resources Anaheim Union High School District 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 [e-mail] [phone] Title IX Coordinator (Students) Lorena Stout, Program Administrator Anaheim Union High School District 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 [e-mail] [phone] 504 Coordinator Adela Cruz Director, School Mental Health and Wellness Anaheim Union High School District 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 [e-mail] [phone] Title II Coordinator Lauren Klatzker, Director of Special Youth Services Anaheim Union High School District 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 [e-mail] [phone]