Food Service Assistant (working 30 or more hours a week)

Blue Valley School District Food Services Assistant Job Description Purpose Statement The job of Food Services Assistant is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: customer service; operation of kitchen equipment. ESSENTIAL Functions Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient and attractive manner. Assists in the collection of money for the purpose of maintaining accurate accounts and helping in bank deposits. Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions. Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards. Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. Participates in meetings, as required, (e.g. in-service training, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Performs functions of other nutrition services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutrition services operations. Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutrition and projected meal requirements. Serves one or more items of hot food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutrition requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel. Supports the health and nutrition awareness programs for the purpose of ensuring the mission of the District and the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Travels between school sites, as needed, for the purpose of ensuring that adequate staff is available at all sites to perform food services. Other Functions Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Food Services Assistant Page 1 of 2 KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services. Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 5% walking, 90% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment. Experience: Job related experience is desired. FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt 7/1/2018 FNS 11 Education: No specific education level is required. Revised Date 1/19/2022 Required Testing Certificates and Licenses None Specified None Specified Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances None Specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Kansas Certification of Health. Food Services Assistant Page 2 of 2