Folsom Cordova Unified School District Class Specification FOOD SERVICE WORKER II DEFINITION Under supervision of the Food Service Manager, to assist in the preparation of school lunches; to serve lunches; to conduct a satellite school serving operation; to perform routine cleaning tasks in a school cafeteria; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from Food Service Worker I in that it may carry the responsibility for operating a food service program at a school other than the school at which the kitchen is located. Typically a part-time position, working only on school days, persons in this class may, at the secondary level, do specialized food preparation tasks as assigned, due to greater diversity of menus offered. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in the kitchen by helping prepare entrees, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, and other foods. Transports food to satellite school. Sets up and serves hot food, sandwiches, beverages, and other foodstuffs at serving lines. Collects and accounts for meals served. Assists in cleaning and storing cafeteria utensils, equipment, and supplies. Washes pots and pans and cleans and sweeps kitchen areas. May perform routine cooking duties on a training or emergency basis. Receives and signs for deliveries. Deposits money in bank, if necessary; assist with record keeping of free and reduced lunches. Assists in training of new employees. May assume responsibility for operations of the cafeteria in the absence of the Food Service Manager or Cook. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic food serving utensils; sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance. Ability to: Follow verbal directions; read and write English; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; operate assigned vehicle; perform basic arithmetical computations accurately; physical ability to carry out assigned duties; to walk or stand on hard flooring for long periods of time; correctly demonstrate sufficient strength, mobility and range of motion to arm lift 31 pounds and floor lift 31 pounds in an employee entrance evaluation. Experience: One year of paid experience in preparing large quantities of foods. Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. License: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Revised: 10/20/92, 10/93