Job Description
Job Summary DEFINITION
Under general supervision performs routine quantity food preparation and serving; maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; and performs related work as required. Incumbents in this class are expected to have sufficient knowledge and skill to perform routine, repetitive duties under supervision. Some positions may perform portions of a skilled function such as cooking or baking products under the close observation of a skilled level worker.
Job Description / Essential Elements: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Under general supervision performs routine quantity food preparation and serving; maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class are expected to have sufficient knowledge and skill to perform routine, repetitive duties under supervision. Some positions may perform portions of a skilled function such as cooking or baking products under the close observation of a skilled level worker.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE
Some positions may require a Food Handlers Certificate
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Not every incumbent will perform all duties listed:
Serves and sells food to students and faculty, making change and accounting for sales tax. E
Prepares salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and desserts. E
Heats foods and assists in the preparation of entree items in central kitchen or high school
cafeteria. E
Cleans, cuts, and otherwise prepares fresh vegetable items. E
Packages food for transport. E
Pans food for cooking, baking, and transport. E
Cuts pies, cakes, sandwiches, and other items. E
Cleans tables, chairs, food containers, serving counters, and other kitchen equipment. E
Washes pans, trays, plates, silverware, and serving equipment. E
Prepares, reheats or cooks a variety of precooked food products, insuring that sanitation and safety are preserved and that the product looks presentable to students. E
Stores food products received from central kitchen. E
Counts amount of food to correspond with days estimated sales. E
Places or assists in placing orders to central kitchen and established vendors. E
Stores food and makes daily report of amount sold. E
Rotates food for freshness. E
Prepares snack center or speed line for efficient daily operation. E
Prepares cold and hot packaging lines for efficient operation. E
Places appropriate amount of hot foods into warmers, as well as preparing cold sandwiches, punch machine, cola tanks, and ice cream machine. E
Makes french fries. E
Sets up packaged foods, fruit, milk, and dessert items. E
Assures that daily production levels and standards are achieved. E
Closely supervises student helpers, keeping stations supplied and collecting dollar bills.
Takes inventory.
Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
1. Basic food service safety and sanitation practices and principles;
2. Basic kitchen utensils and equipment;
3. Basic math; and
4. Methods of serving foods in large quantities.
Ability to:
1. Learn to operate machines found in a school cafeteria or snack bar;
2. Add, subtract, and make change rapidly;
3. Maintain food service equipment and facilities in clean and sanitary condition;
4. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
5. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and
6. Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
EDUCATION
Individuals possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above are considered to possess the necessary education.
Special Requirements
Willing to wear uniform and hair net and comply with strict personal hygiene standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Food Service facility environment; subject to heat from ovens, cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and working evening or variable hours including weekends.
Physical Abilities:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time; moderate lifting up to 25 pounds; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment; pushing or pulling objects, food trays and carts weighing up to 50 pounds; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; seeing to assure proper quantities of food; and bending at the waist.
Hazards:
Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects used in cooking and baking; exposure to sharp knives and slicers; and exposure to detergents, abrasive, cleaning solvents, and disinfectants.
Revised 7/7/94
Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. To fill positions at sites including but not limited to Edison HS, Fountain Valley HS, Huntington Beach HS, Marina HS, Ocean View HS, and Westminster HS; and to create an eligibility list for future vacancies and create a substitute list. This is a continuous examination and Personnel Commission Rule 4230.12 is in effect:
4230.12 Continuous Examinations
B. Applications shall be accepted every day or until sufficient applications are received. Examinations shall be given as the need arises.
The eligibility list will be valid for six months and used for future vacancies throughout the District during that time span. Final selection of appointees will be made from the top three ranks who are "ready and willing" to accept an assignment. Personnel Commission Rule 4240.1 F: When fewer than three (3) ranks of available eligible candidates remain on an eligibility list and the appointing authority has requested certification of additional eligible candidates, the list may be terminated by the Personnel Director.Please read the applicant email attachment for a more detailed explanation.
In order to obtain Veterans' preference of 5 points, service must be in accordance to Personnel Commission rule 4230.6.A or updated law. Please attach DD214 Form to your application. You are to attach your DD214 with your application or at the time of the examination, it will not be accepted after the exam.
Applications with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be scheduled to continue in the examination process. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection.
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