Cafeteria Assistant PT (360542C)

Job TitleReports to: Cafeteria ManagerSupervises: NoneTerm of Employment: Full-time (6 hours/day) Part-time 3 to 5 hours/daySalary: Child Nutrition Assistant I-50: Cook + ServeII-52: Cook + Serve + CashierIII-54: Cook + Serve + Cashier + ServSafeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptQualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDMust possess a health examination issued by the local county board of health or a recognized medical authorityEssential Job FunctionsUnder the supervision of a manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food within the guidelines of the Child Nutrition ProgramMaintains a working relationship with other Child Nutrition employees and school staffFollows a work schedule, plans ahead and helps others on the Child Nutrition teamPrepares fresh, canned, frozen (including raw meat) and pre-prepared foods for service to students, staff and visitorsFollows standardized recipes and document production on recipe and/or daily production recordSets up, replenishes and breaks down cold and hot food serving linesPolitely and respectfully serves food to students, staff and visitorsWashes dishes, pots, pan and other utensils and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work areaCleans and sanitizes dining room tablesTakes out trash and washes trash cansAssists in receiving supplies and stocking storeroom and refrigeration equipment, recording the receiving date of food and suppliesAssists with inventory management, including counting and recording of inventoryTakes and records accurate food temperatures during delivery, food prep, serving and after serviceActs as part of the HACCP teamActs as cashier and operate cafeteria point-of sale computerMaintains accurate account of payments collected and meals served according to the Cash Management PolicyMay make bank deposits and complete required reports, including computer data entryMay assume additional duties in the absence of the managerAttends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertiseCommunicates effectively, politely and respectfully with students, staff and community membersAdheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirementsComplies with and supports Child Nutrition and Moore County Schools regulations, policies and proceduresPerforms other duties and accepts responsibilities as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructionsKnowledge of basic food productionAbility to follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to serviceAbility to learn standard school cafeteria operationsAbility to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlinesAbility to express a serve-oriented attitude and communicate effectively with othersAbility to learn to operate large and small food service equipmentAbility to read and follow recipes and adjust amounts as neededAbility to utilize basic math skillsAbility to learn to use the MealsPlus point-of sale program for K-12 programsAbility to cashier and county money accuratelyAbility to complete required reportsPhysical and Cognitive RequirementsWork in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to stand for six continuous hours stoop, squat, kneel, bend twist turn and/or stretch, often for an extended period of timeMust be able to lift, carry and/or support 30 pounds from shoulder level to above the headMust be able to work in a hot, humid environmentMust be able to work with caustic and non-caustic chemicalsMust be able to perform duties that require repetitive and non-repetitive motions with hands and wristsMust maintain high standards of personal cleanlinessMust be able to operate commercial food service equipmentMust possess auditory acuity at a level to communicate effectively with customers and employees in direct conversation and by telephoneMust possess visual acuity to read and analyze information in hard copy or on computer screenMust be able to express and exchange ideas effectively by spoken word