Job Description

Maintains food service procedures and assists with food preparation and supervision at an elementary school; performs related work as required.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of an employee in this class is to assist with kitchen supervision and food preparation. This position serves to monitor cashiering activities and maintain accounting records and receipts, balance daily cash and prepare daily bank deposits. Duties may include training, supervision, baking, food preparation, ordering and receiving supplies, serving, clean-up and related duties. The Assistant Manager must be knowledgeable of and follow health and safety guidelines and work within district and department specific processes and procedures. The work is performed under the supervision of the Food Service Manager. The primary duties of this class are performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may vary with specific positions):

• Perform cashiering duties including; entering customer transactions and handling cash;
• Balances cash received daily and maintains records; prepares daily bank deposit;
• Assists with maintenance of food service records such as production sheets, food orders, milk orders, inventory, time sheets, meal counts and other related records;
• Attends approved training and workshops.
• Participates in preparation of food within an established system following standardized recipes, preparation and serving methods and food handling techniques to ensure acceptable standards and customer acceptance;
• Assists with ordering food and supplies to maintain stock at required level;
• Assists with receiving food and supplies;
• Follows defined standards of sanitation for personnel, food preparation and kitchen equipment;
• Understands the accepted procedures for operating, cleaning and caring for each major piece of equipment;
• Follows established procedures for service and distribution of meals;
• Assists with new employee orientation and training;
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of Food Service employees;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• District policies regarding free and reduced programs and funding regulations;
• Operation of standard and specialized kitchen equipment;
• Health and safety procedures relating to food preparation and sanitation;
• Operation of a cash register and office computer with related job specific software;
• Basic supervision;
• Basic math, accounting and record keeping.

Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Maintain records efficiently and accurately;
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment and tools;
• Maintain effective working relationships with other school employees, supervisory personnel, and the students;
• Operate a cash machine and office computer appropriate to assigned duties;
• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally;
• Work within standard kitchen safety rules and procedures;
• Apply first aid as needed;
• Perform recordkeeping, accounting and mathematical functions;
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Perform time management functions, and meet deadlines;
• Maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Current Serve Safe Certification.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and prepare food according to safety and sanitation requirements;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a cash machine and other kitchen equipment and tools;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work on their feet for an extended period of time, lift or move up to 35 pounds and work in a kitchen environment.

EVALUATION
Yearly by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be determined by calendar year.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho\xe2\x80\xa6"

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