Title: CAFETERIA File 802
Reports to: Food Service Supervisor
Job Objective: Prepares and serves meals. Operates the cafeteria cash register. Prepares an accounting of daily receipts. Maintains high standards that support the effective delivery of quality food services. Maintains an orderly and sanitary kitchen.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
- A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Complies with drug-free workplace rules and all board policies.
- Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
- Food production skills and the ability to use commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to comply with nutrition, health, and safety laws/regulations.
- Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and adjust recipe ingredients.
- Accounting skills and the ability to accurately compute and record mathematical data.
- Self-directed, congenial disposition, and strong diplomacy skills.
Essential The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to
Functions: enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Checks/confirms assignments. Carefully follows directions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
- Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Supports community partnerships that enhance district programs.
- Promotes effective communications and reliable service. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrative staff.
- Prepares the cash register before the lunch period starts (e.g., replaces tape, resets counter, orders change, counts/sorts money, etc.).
- Operates the cash register. Ensures that money is exchanged correctly. Does not leave the cash register unattended.
- Monitors students to help maintain orderly behavior. Keeps supervisors informed about persistent behavior problems.
- Carefully uses products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste. Advises a supervisor about the need for additional supplies.
- Assists with the receipt of deliveries. Follows approved food safety procedures. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages and spoiled products. Organizes, stores, dates, and rotates stock as directed.
- Follows the published menus. Prepares meals for students with dietary restrictions as directed
- Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control. Monitors production sheets.
- Monitors compliance with district specifications and mandated regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, etc.). Monitors temperature controls.
- Assists other staff as needed to deal with unexpected or urgent situations.
- Sets up serving lines. Assists with the attractive presentation of food. Replenishes supplies to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Promptly provides substitute menu items as needed.
- Operates the dishwasher. Hand washes large cookware (e.g., pots, pans, trays, cutlery etc.).
- Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, etc.
- Ensures that leftover food, kitchen supplies, and equipment are properly stored.
- Helps with special district events and community groups as directed.
- Maintains high expectations for student behavior. Reports discipline problems, vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.
- Uses the list provided by the food service supervisor to verify free and reduced-cost meals.
- Cleans up spills and deals with other conditions that may contribute to an accident.
- Assists other staff as needed to deal with unexpected or urgent situations.
- Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
- Documents all injuries that require medical attention.
- Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
- Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
- Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Abilities The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance
Required: of assigned duties.
- Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
- Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
- Differentiates subtle variances in aroma, color, taste, and texture.
- Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Performs duties efficiently with limited supervision. Meets deadlines despite time constraints.
- Prepares accurate and timely paperwork. Verifies and correctly enters data.
- Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
Working To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations
Conditions: and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.
- Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
- Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
- Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
- Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
- Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
- Performing repetitive tasks quickly.
- Performing tasks that require strenuous physical exertion.
- Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
- Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
Performance Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted
Evaluation: by the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District Board of Education.
The Upper Scioto Valley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general duties and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.
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