Food Service Assistant II at Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned satellite food service operation; 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 and varied food service activities at a satellite cafeteria or are assigned to perform cashiering and cash management duties at junior and senior high school food carts. The Food Service Assistant I classification performs basic and routine food service activities at an assigned central kitchen or other site.
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CALEXICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT II
RANGE: 14
BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items tostudents and staff at an assigned satellite food service operation; maintain the kitchen and foodservice areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; operate a computerized cash managementsystem.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:Incumbents in the Food Service Assistant II classification perform more responsible and variedfood service activities at a satellite cafeteria or are assigned to perform cashiering and cashmanagement duties at junior and senior high school food carts. The Food Service Assistant Iclassification performs basic and routine food service activities at an assigned central kitchen orother site.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned satellite foodservice operation; observe quality and quantity of food served according to establishedprocedures to verify that reimbursable meals contain the necessary components to qualify forclaiming; assure proper temperature of foods (This includes taking temperature of food with acalibrated thermometer to ensure proper cooking, cooling, holding and reheating and keepingaccurate records of temperatures for warmers, freezers, refrigerators and transport logs) ; assurecompliance with safety and sanitation regulations. E
Collect money for snack bars or food service carts and make change accurately. E
Assist in the preparation and assembly of sandwiches, meats, fruit, vegetables, dressings, saladsand other food items as assigned; set-up, count, stock and serve milk; check expiration dates anddiscard containers as needed; package food for distribution various to District sites. E
Set-up and break down speed lines for food service, replenish and maintain cleanliness of snackbars and a la carte snack bar cart; count money received and prepare bank deposit materials;reconcile cash receipts against student participation totals. E
Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment andareas to follow food safety requirements throughout the flow of food which includes but is notlimited to maintaining personal hygiene habits such as proper hand washing, use of hairnets,gloves, etc..; assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed. E
Perform general cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping, emptying trash receptacles, refillingsupply of paper towels and cleaning fluids as needed to follow food safety requirementsthroughout the flow of food. E
Organize and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned food service/cashieringoperations and student participation; file daily worksheets and other materials as assigned. E
Estimate food and supplies needed for snack bar, food cart or satellite operation; stock foodsupplies according to established procedures by writing in accurate food count on productionrecord before and after meal service.; assist with the storage of food supplies and leftover items;assist with periodic inventories as assigned; maintain related records. E
Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria such as point-ofsale/service terminals (mechanical or computerized) to count and record daily meal participation.
Monitor all cafeteria duties in the absence of the Cafeteria Manager; the behavior of studentsutilizing the cafeteria; train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
Assist with food preparation and service at special events as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Clarification was provided through the MOU dated 1/7/2016. The duties and responsibilitiesfor the assignments as set for the in the job description will remain the same, except for theclarification of responsibilities and assignments listed in the MOU.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
Money-handling methods.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 to part-time and student workers andvolunteers.
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.
Collect money for food service meals and make change accurately.
Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
Count money received and prepare bank deposit materials.
Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Organize and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned food service operations.
Train and provide work direction to part-time and student workers and volunteers.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assignedactivities.
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 theoperation of school cafeterias and preparing and serving food.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor satellite kitchen or snack bar and cart environment.
Subject to heat from ovens.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects.
Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies.
Walking.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment and computerized cashmanagement system.
Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking 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.
Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects. 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 to exchange information. Seeing to monitor students and food quality and quantity.
ELIGIBILITY LIST An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill the current vacancy and future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested applicants need to apply at Edjoin.org Applicants need to attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Supplemental questions need to be answered. Incomplete applications will NOT advance to the screening or testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: • Uploading proof of high school diploma, equivalent or higher such as: GED, AA, BA or Masters'certificate. A transcript can be accepted in lieu of a copy of the degree. The transcript should include your name, the type of degree and date awarded. • Uploading a resume. • Uploading at least three letters of reference. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong document will result in an incomplete application and you will be disqualified. The information you choose to disclose in your application plus the documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility ONLY if your application is complete. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such a resume will not be accepted/replaced. *If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of high school diploma, equivalent or higher such as: GED, AA, BA or Masters' certificate. Uploaded documents must include name and graduation date.)
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing for extended periods of time. Lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects. 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 to exchange information. Seeing to monitor students and food quality and quantity.
ELIGIBILITY LIST An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill the current vacancy and future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested applicants need to apply at Edjoin.org Applicants need to attach all the documents listed below by the application deadline. Supplemental questions need to be answered. Incomplete applications will NOT advance to the screening or testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: • Uploading proof of high school diploma, equivalent or higher such as: GED, AA, BA or Masters'certificate. A transcript can be accepted in lieu of a copy of the degree. The transcript should include your name, the type of degree and date awarded. • Uploading a resume. • Uploading at least three letters of reference. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong document will result in an incomplete application and you will be disqualified. The information you choose to disclose in your application plus the documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility ONLY if your application is complete. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such a resume will not be accepted/replaced. *If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214.
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of high school diploma, equivalent or higher such as: GED, AA, BA or Masters' certificate. Uploaded documents must include name and graduation date.)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted by the deadline and will be screened for completion. Only if the application is complete will it then be screened for eligibility and meeting the minimum requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and whose application was complete at the time the recruitment closed will move forward to the following examination process:
Examination Process- A multiple choice exam will be administered to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge. The exam consists of different categories such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The weight of this exam is 100%. The date of the multiple-choice exam is TBD. Applicants need to achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Eligible applicants will be notified via email to the email address listed in their Edjoin application of the date of the oral exam.
Applicants who score at least a 70% in the Qualification Appraisal Interview/Oral Exam will be placed on an eligibility list (good for up to one year) in rank order of their examination score. Interviews are made from the top three ranks from a promotional eligibility list (current employees). If less than three ranks of promotional applicants are available, the remaining rank(s) will be obtained from the open eligibility list (outside applicants).
If fewer than three ranks are available for certifications a new examination/recruitment may be requested and conducted. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B).
Please note that if a new recruitment is requested and conducted, you will maintain your examination score from the oral examination however, your rank may change as a result of subsequent
recruitments. The scores of new eligible applicants from the subsequent recruitments will be merged with the initial eligibility list.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Merit Rule #50.100.2 (B)
Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
Merit Rule #50.200.1
A. Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows:
1. Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted;
2. Promotional eligibility list (three ranks);
3. If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) are to be obtained from the Open eligibility list.
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
• Money-handling methods.
• 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 to part-time and student workers and volunteers.
• 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.
• Collect money for food service meals and make change accurately.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
• Count money received and prepare bank deposit materials.
• Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Organize and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned food service operations.
• Train and provide work direction to part-time and student workers and volunteers.
• 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.
A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Bilingual Skill(s) Stipulation:
Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the CSEA/CUSD contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted by the deadline and will be screened for completion. Only if the application is complete will it then be screened for eligibility and meeting the minimum requirements. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and whose application was complete at the time the recruitment closed will move forward to the following examination process:
Examination Process- A multiple choice exam will be administered to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge. The exam consists of different categories such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The weight of this exam is 100%. The date of the multiple-choice exam is TBD. Applicants need to achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Eligible applicants will be notified via email to the email address listed in their Edjoin application of the date of the oral exam.
Applicants who score at least a 70% in the Qualification Appraisal Interview/Oral Exam will be placed on an eligibility list (good for up to one year) in rank order of their examination score. Interviews are made from the top three ranks from a promotional eligibility list (current employees). If less than three ranks of promotional applicants are available, the remaining rank(s) will be obtained from the open eligibility list (outside applicants).
If fewer than three ranks are available for certifications a new examination/recruitment may be requested and conducted. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B).
Please note that if a new recruitment is requested and conducted, you will maintain your examination score from the oral examination however, your rank may change as a result of subsequent
recruitments. The scores of new eligible applicants from the subsequent recruitments will be merged with the initial eligibility list.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Merit Rule #50.100.2 (B)
Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
Merit Rule #50.200.1
A. Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows:
1. Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted;
2. Promotional eligibility list (three ranks);
3. If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) are to be obtained from the Open eligibility list.
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food.
• Money-handling methods.
• 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 to part-time and student workers and volunteers.
• 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.
• Collect money for food service meals and make change accurately.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly.
• Count money received and prepare bank deposit materials.
• Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Organize and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned food service operations.
• Train and provide work direction to part-time and student workers and volunteers.
• 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.
A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Bilingual Skill(s) Stipulation:
Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the CSEA/CUSD contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.