Food Services Assistant I at Palo Alto Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES: • assist in the preparation of meal components following standard procedures; • assist in the packing and heating of meal components; • assist in the preparation and packing of adult meals; • may supervise student helpers; • operate barbecue; • assist in cleaning dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment; • assist in the serving of food to students and faculty; • clean work and dining areas and dispose of refuse; • ensure that tools and equipment are properly cleaned, maintained, stored and secured Essential Skills Include the Ability to: • prepare and set-up food for students and staff; • serve food to students and staff according to established procedures; • wash and assemble food items and ingredients; • maintain food service equipment and facilities in a clean and sanitary manner; • follow health and sanitation requirements; • meet schedule and timelines; • understand and follow written direction; • work cooperatively with others; • communicate effectively with students and staff. This Position Requires Thorough Knowledge of: • common kitchen appliances and utensils; • basic methods of preparing food; • sanitation and safety practices in food preparation; • standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements; • basic math skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specifi