Job Summary Under the supervision and direction of the Cafeteria Manager, works independently to perform a variety of physical and manual tasks in the preparation and serving of food and cleaning of kitchen, kitchen equipment, storage and cafeteria eating areas and does related work as required. Requirements / Qualifications California Serve Safe Food Handlers Card or ability to acquire one Valid California's Driver License Resume Three current letters of recommendation ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in preparing foods. Washes and prepares fruits and vegetables. Slices, assembles, mixes, stirs, blends, counts, weighs, or measures a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities. Cooks and warms food for serving on site. Cleans serving counters and storage/work areas to include walk-in iceboxes and freezers. Washes trays, plates, utensils, pots/pans, and serving equipment. Assists in the food set-up, preparation, serving, and clean-up for special functions as assigned. Sets up serving counters/lines/food wells with appropriate food items and supplies. Restocks food items and supplies as needed; reports supply needs to supervisor. Directs and supervises student helpers during serving periods. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position. Ability to: Perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Sequence food preparation activities in order to serve a variety of food items at the same time. Plan, coordinate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with little direction. Learn and effectively apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food preparation. Apply kitchen sanitation and safety precautions. Perform a variety of food preparation and cleaning tasks. Learn to operate assigned food service appliances and equipment in a safe and effective manner. Assist in the preparation, serving, and packaging of food items. Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively such as lifting heavy cases or standing for prolonged periods of time. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this classification, employees are regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear in person and by telephone;use dexterity of hands and fingers to cut and dice food;reach with hands and arms; bend at the waist, kneel,or crouch to file materials,lift boxes, food and supplies, up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.