FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I (Cafeteria Worker)           Class Code:  7234

BASIC FUNCTION: 

            Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Food Service Assistant I incumbents perform basic and routine food service and cashiering activities related to the serving of food. Food Service Assistant II incumbents assist in the preparation of food in a production kitchen, food serving and cashiering duties and incumbents may be assigned lead duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; operate point of service system to ensure accurate meal counting and claiming of meals.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.  Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements.