Food Service Assistant II

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school; maintain the kitchens and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school, observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.

Prepare and assemble sandwiches, meats, fruit, vegetables, dressings, salads and other food items as assigned; set-up, count, stock and serve milk; check expiration dates and discard containers as needed; package food for distribution various to district sites. Set-up, replenish and maintain cleanliness of student and staff salad bars; prepare a la carte snack bar cart; maintain related records. 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 mopping, sweeping, emptying trash receptacles, refilling supply of paper towels and cleaning fluids as needed. Operate a computerized cash management system; perform cashiering duties; accept lunch cards and money for food and beverages sold; maintain records of meals and beverages served and monies collected. Monitor the behavior of students utilizing the cafeteria; train new food service employees and student workers as assigned. Assist with food preparation and service at special events as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience in the operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.

Knowledge/Ability: The knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and serving foods, of kitchen utensils and mechanical kitchens equipment. The ability to follow oral and written directions; to wash, cut, measure, mix and assemble ingredients; to use common cooking utensils and equipment, to do light manual work; and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

Licenses/Other: A valid California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the District for insurance purposes may be required.

Submit a district application on EDJOIN. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience in the operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.

Knowledge/Ability: The knowledge of the proper methods of preparing and serving foods, of kitchen utensils and mechanical kitchens equipment. The ability to follow oral and written directions; to wash, cut, measure, mix and assemble ingredients; to use common cooking utensils and equipment, to do light manual work; and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

Licenses/Other: A valid California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the District for insurance purposes may be required.

Submit a district application on EDJOIN. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.

Comments and Other Information

All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, drug screening, and a test for tuberculosis by district approved physician.