About this role
Approximate hours 9am-1pm** Title: Food Service Helper or Cafeteria Helper Reports to: Kitchen manager and/or director of food services Work Activity Classification: Medium Employment Status: Part-time FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Qualifications: Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
General Description: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth. Essential Functions:
• Assist cafeteria manager in supervision and instruction of kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. See that all equipment is properly maintained.
• Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining the highest standard of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen by meeting all local health department requirements and HACCP program criteria.
• Assist cafeteria manager in determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily and record them on daily production records.
• Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining a correct inventory of supplies and food.
• Assist cafeteria manager in ordering all products needed for production.
• Prepare all menu items as directed by the kitchen manager.
• Advise the kitchen manager of any equipment repairs that need to be made.
• Assist other cafeteria helpers/kitchen manager whenever possible.
• Be proficient in running the district POS computer system to ensure that meals are being recorded accurately and meet all National School Breakfast and lunch guidelines.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the cafeteria manager and/or director of food services and as permitted by the negotiated agreement.
Additional Working Conditions:
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional interaction among unruly students.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board.