E Essential Job functions Approved 12/11/01 Revised 1/29/02

BOT Approval:

2/21/02 ANAHEIM

UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE

FOOD

SERVICE ASSISTANT I BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation at a central kitchen and serve foods at an assigned site; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Food Service Assistant I is the entry-level classification and performs basic and routine food service preparation and serving activities at an assigned site. Incumbents in the Food Service Assistant II classification performmore responsible food service at theDistrict Food Center, or serve as second-in-command at District junior high school and high school sites. The Food Service Assistant III classification performsmore responsible food service at an assigned elementary school, and as a floater from the District Food Center. The Food Service Assistant IV is the advanced journey-level specialist classification in the series.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Assist in the preparation, cooking, baking and service of food in the central kitchen or satellite food service location; prepare breads, dressings, vegetables and assemble various ingredients as assigned; wrap and reheat food items according to established procedures. E Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures. E Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; assist in the sale of food. E Collect monies, enter data into sales record keeping equipment and make change. E Sweep and mop floors in case of spills to assure safe work environment. E Operate dishwashers and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment. E Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; assist with periodic inventories as assigned. E Set up speed lines for food service. E Operate electric slicer, mixer, ovens, grills and other equipment. E Load and unload food service containers as assigned. Perform related duties as assigned. Food Service Assistant I

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AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic Nutritional requirements of school-aged children. Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Basic math and cashiering skills. Basic record-keeping techniques. Operation of food service equipment and computerized cash management system. Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Storage and rotation of perishable food. Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients.

ABILITY TO

Operate food service equipment safely and efficiently. Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements. Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients. Assure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly. Operate a computerized cash management system and make change accurately. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Meet schedules and time lines. Understand and follow written or oral directions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must be able to pass food handler's test within three months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Food service environment. Subject to heat from ovens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing for extended periods of time. Lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted, up to 50 pounds with assistance. Food Service Assistant I

• Continued Page 3 Approved 12/11/01 Revised 1/29/02 Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies.

Walking. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment and computerized cash management system. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Hearing and speaking in English to exchange information. Seeing to monitor students and food quality and quantity.

HAZARDS:

Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects. Working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.

EXPERIENCE

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF

Basic Nutritional requirements of school-aged children. Sanitation practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Basic math and cashiering skills. Basic record-keeping techniques. Operation of food service equipment and computerized cash management system. Rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in the cafeteria. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Storage and rotation of perishable food. Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients. Comments and Other Information The following are examples of typical shift hours. 2 hours

• 11 a.m.
• 1 p.m. 2.75 hours
• 10:45 a.m.
• 1 p.m. 3 hours
• 10 a.m.
• 1 p.m. 3.5 hours
• 10 a.m.
• 1:30 p.m. 3.75 hours
• 9:45 a.m
• 1:30 p.

m.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in quantity preparation at a central kitchen and serve foods at an assigned site; assist in maintaining food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Food Service Assistant I is the entry-level classification and performs basic and routine food service preparation and serving activities at an assigned site. Incumbents in the Food Service Assistant II classification perform more responsible food service at the District Food Center, or serve as second-in-command at District junior high school and high school sites. The Food Service Assistant III classification performs more responsible food service at an assigned elementary school, and as a floater from the District Food Center. The Food Service Assistant IV is the advanced journey-level specialist classification in the series. Anaheim Union High School District Application Deadline 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/10/2026 Contact Denise Martinez Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 22.72

• 26.

58 Per Hour Length of Work Year 9 months Employment Type Part Time