CLASS TITLE:  FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT II

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: 

      Assist in the preparation of food; prepare assigned food serving area and perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

      Food Service Assistant II incumbents assist in the preparation of food in a production kitchen, food serving and cashiering duties and incumbents may be assigned lead duties.  Food Service Assistant I incumbents perform basic and routine food service and cashiering activities related to the serving of food.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared; prepare, cook and/or assemble sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, meats, fruit, vegetables and cookies.
• Assemble items to be served and sold at designated food service area locations; prepare food for transport across campus or to other District locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Use the Lunchbox system and collect money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change; complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and money collected; total receipted monies, prepare bank deposit slips and deliver to the bank for deposit.
• Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
• Assist other Food Services personnel with cooking and baking activities.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash

• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, frying machine, steamer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as required.
• Train new food service employees as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by supervisor or designated representative.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

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

      ABILITY TO:

• Prepare and 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.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Lift, bend, push, walk and stand for extended periods of time.

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 and one year food service experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

            Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.  Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements.