2023-24 SY- Food Service Assistant Various Schools

Position Type :

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Food Service

Date Posted : 2 / 24 / 2023

2 / 24 / 2023

Location :

Food Services - Peoria, AZ

Position Title : Food Services Assistant / Short Hour

Department : Food Service

Supervisor : Kitchen Manager

Term of Employment : 9 months

Salary Classification : 7

Job Summary : Provides and performs a variety of food services and related tasks in the preparation and serving of food, clean up, and operation of a school cafeteria.

Essential Functions : as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.

This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following :

Performs a variety of food preparation tasks. Cuts, chops, measures, and prepares foods, food products, and related items.

Carries food tray to the serving line. Monitors serving line for the quantity of food remaining. Retrieves, refills, and returns food trays to the serving line.

• Sets up tables and eating areas. Greets students and other users of cafeteria services. Assists with providing information and / or assistance to users of the cafeteria services.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen, kitchen utensils, floors, workstations, tables, and other food service / cafeteria areas.

Provides backup and assistance to others involved in the preparation, serving, clean-up, and maintenance of the kitchen and cafeteria area.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of customer service.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying relevant Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or GED, AND six (6) months of relevant food service, or closely related experience;

OR any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.
• Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to lift and / or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

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