Anticipated Food Service Helper MS/HS (5.5 Hours/Day) SY26/27

Approximate hours 8am-1pm

Title: Food Service Helper or Cafeteria Helper

Reports to: Kitchen manager and/or director of food services

Work Activity Classification: Medium

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Qualifications: Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

General Description: To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.

Essential Functions:

• Assist cafeteria manager in supervision and instruction of kitchen personnel in the safe, proper and efficient use of all kitchen equipment. See that all equipment is properly maintained.

• Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining the highest standard of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen by meeting all local health department requirements and HACCP program criteria.

• Assist cafeteria manager in determining the quantities of each food to be prepared daily and record them on daily production records.

• Assist cafeteria manager in maintaining a correct inventory of supplies and food.

• Assist cafeteria manager in ordering all products needed for production.

• Prepare all menu items as directed by the kitchen manager.

• Advise the kitchen manager of any equipment repairs that need to be made.

• Assist other cafeteria helpers/kitchen manager whenever possible.

• Be proficient in running the district POS computer system to ensure that meals are being recorded accurately and meet all National School Breakfast and lunch guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.

• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

• Perform any additional duties assigned by the cafeteria manager and/or director of food services and as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional interaction among unruly students.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board.