Food Services Assistant II (Promotional)

E Essential Job Functions

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BOT Approved : 2 / 21 / 02

ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE : FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT II

BASIC FUNCTION :

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in the ordering and distribution of food items

fromthe 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.

REPRESENTATIVE 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. E

Set-up, count, stock and serve food service items; check expiration dates and discard containers as

needed. E

Collect monies, enters data into sales record keeping equipment and make change. E

Count money collected and prepare cash report. E

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 andmaintain records and reports including

free and reduced lunch eligibility. E

Monitor the behavior of students utilizing the cafeteria; train new food service employees and

student workers as assigned.

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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. E

package food for distribution to various District sites. E

All Assignments will include :

assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed. E

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. E

Stock food supplies according to established procedures; assist with the storage of food supplies and

leftover items; maintain related records. E

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. E

Assist with food preparation and service at special events as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE 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.

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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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school and one year experience in the

operation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Incumbents must be able to pass food handler's test within three months of employment.

Incumbents may be required to have a valid California driver's license.

Incumbentsmay 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT :

Food service environment.

Subject to heat from ovens.

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.

HAZARDS : Heat from ovens.

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects.

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Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Requirements / Qualifications