Food Service Assistant I(TCCHS)(26-27)

Food Service Assistant I(TCCHS)(26-27) Todd County School District Todd County Central High School - Elkton, Kentucky This job is also posted in Todd County School District Job Details

Job ID:

5714074

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

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 serving 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 the point of service system to ensure accurate meal counting and claiming. 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.

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Page 2 KNOWLEDGE

AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.

KNOWLEDGE OF

continued: 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 a high school diploma, G.E.D. diploma or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. diploma as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210, employees must complete mandatory annual training requirements.

Position Type:

Full-Time