E Essential Job Functions Approved 1/29/02 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. Food Service Assistant II - Continued Page 2 Approved 1/29/02 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 Set-up, count and stock food service items; check expiration dates and discard containers as needed; package food for distribution to various District sites. E All Assignments will include: Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas; 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. Food Service Assistant II - Continued Page 3 Approved 1/29/02 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. Food Service Assistant II - Continued Page 4 Approved 1/29/02 Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.