Cafeteria Utility Worker

Cafeteria Utility Worker Sargent School 5 hrs/day: $19.47/hour (current negotiated salary for new school year)

CAFETERIA UTILITY WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provides support in a school district that serves meals and ala carte foods to children and adults in accordance with federal regulations. The cafeteria utility worker works under the direction of the Cook/Manager, Assistant Cook/Manager or the Receiving Kitchen Supervisor depending on site assignment and under the general direction of the Director of Food Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support with light food preparation in preparing and serving meals to an assigned site.
• Light food preparation includes but is not limited to: washing and cutting fruits and vegetables, opening cans, filling portion controlled cups, placing foods in serving wells, opening and closing ovens and removing foods from ovens and warmers.
• Ability to lift trays of food, fruit boxes and other food & supply items related to daily service
• Daily dish duty, washing and drying
• Cleaning milk coolers
• Working knowledge of food and nutrition as it relates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs
• Ability to read and follow a daily menu
• Prepares sanitation logs, temperature logs and other reports as required
• Assists manager in food and supply ordering
• Operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner
• Operates POS system and completes daily deposit
• Maintains approved standards of sanitation per local board of health and state requirements
• Makes recommendations for maintenance of and additions to equipment and kitchen/cafeteria
• Cooperates and communicates with other school staff, public, parents and students to promote a positive kitchen/cafeteria atmosphere
• Participate in training activities related to job description to include continuing educationpertaining to school lunch regulations
• Performs related work, as required and/or assigned by the Manager and/or Food Service Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation, menu planning, equipment care, sanitary food handling and storage; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to maintain good personal relations with children and adults; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; initiative; neat personal appearance; tact; good judgement; courtesy; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY

As negotiated by the North Andover School Committee and the North Andover Teacher Association. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.