FOOD SERVICE II

JOB SUMMARY

Food Service II will, under general supervision of the Site Administrator and Food Service Manager will perform all of the kitchen tasks necessary to prepare healthful and nutritious food for students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Application of:
District policies and procedures as they apply; Principles and methods of preparing nourishing and appetizing meals for large groups of children; Proper sanitary methods of preparing, cooking, serving and storing foods; Operation of equipment used in a modern food preparation environment; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Proper methods of preparing, coding, serving and storing foods.

Ability to:

• Work confidentially
• See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl
• Perform moderate physical exertion
• Lift 50 pounds
• Carry 25 pounds
• Reach in all directions
• Operate food service equipment and machines in a safe and proper manner
• Prepare and cook foods applicable to the needs of children
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents and others
• Meet schedules and deadlines.
• Plan and organize work
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Understand and carryout oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:
May include, but are not limited to:
1.Prepare or assist with the district’s Class A Meal Program.
2.Interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate.
3.Assist in the instruction of student workers in food service.
4.Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly food service area.
5.Assist in inventory, stocking and ordering of food service supplies, and equipment.
6.Assist in packaging and delivery of meals; assist in the service of meals to students and staff.
7.Operate a variety of food-related equipment and machines.
8.Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience / Education:
High School diploma or GED required.
One (1) year of preparing and serving food in large quantities, preferably in a school setting desirable.

Conditions of Employment:
Valid California Drivers license
Possession of a valid First Aid certificate (12 month position only); CPR considered an enhancement.

Salary Range: G– Classified Salary Schedule