Definition

 To keep assigned kitchens clean and sanitary in support of the Nutrition Services Program. 

 Essential Duties – Duties my include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Cleans, sweeps, and mops kitchen floors daily.  Deck brush and scrub as often as needed.
• Wax floor as needed.
• Wipes walls daily.
• Cleans drains as often as needed.
• Cleans filters monthly.
• Cleans hand sink daily.  Ensure that paper towels and soap are stocked, refills when needed.
• Polishes stainless steel.
• Cleans restrooms at assigned sites; mops and disinfects floors and fixtures, fills soap and paper towel dispensers, cleans toilet.
• Empty trash daily, clean trash cans weekly or as often as needed.
• Orders custodial supplies for assigned sites.
• Ensures kitchen security by locking all doors when finished at each site.
• Performs non-technical repairs; replace light bulbs, repair carts, etc.
• Report needed repairs to immediate supervisor.
• *Performs any and all duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: 

• Materials, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals approved for Nutrition Services use, equipment and methods used in custodial work.
• Safety and Sanitation principles.
• Material Safety Data Sheet use. 

Ability to: 

• Learn and follow applicable District and departmental policies, procedures, schedules and practices.
• Perform custodial tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, pulling/pushing, bending, operation of cleaning related equipment and restroom cleaning tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift twenty-five (25) pounds and work under a wide range of temperature changes.
• Interact with others with courtesy and respect.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Understand and follow oral and written directives, work procedures, accept constructive criticism and arrive to work on time. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

District food service environment; subject to heat; extreme temperature variations, and ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for a prolonged period of time. Subject to fumes from chemicals and other materials.  Must travel to multiple sites. 

Education: 

High School Diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent. 

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance at the time of appointment to and during employment in a position in this class.

Condition of Employment: 

1.         Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

2.         No candidate will be offered employment until references are checked.

3.         No candidate will be offered employment until the District received a Department of Justice    clearance.

4.         No candidate will be offered employment until passing a physical examination.

5.         After conditional offer of regular or substitute employment, each candidate will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which will include; fingerprints, TB test, and physical examination.  Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to furnish physical examination and negative TB test results.