Food Service Worker I (Tunnell #2950)

Santa Maria-Bonita School District

FOOD SERVICE WORKER I BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe, and sanitary condition; assist in the preparation, setting up, serving, and selling of food; load and unload food service materials and supplies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other equipmentE; operate dishwasher and wash trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipmentE; assist in setting up food preparation linesE; heat, set up, sell, and serve food to students and facultyE; assist in preparation of food, such as preparing sandwiches, mixing salads and dressings, grating cheese, and preparing fruits and vegetablesE; assist in the receiving, loading, unloading, and storing of foodstuffs, rotating stock, supplies, and materialsE; clean and store kitchen equipment; serve as meal checker as assigned; supervise children in cafeteria as assigned; perform basic recordkeeping activities as assigned; perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities; Standard food service appliances and equipment; Basic arithmetic and simple recordkeeping procedures.

Ability to:

Operate a variety of food service equipment; Collect money and make change accurately; Work quickly and efficiently; Lift and transport foods, materials and supplies; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; Read and follow written directions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License for assignments which require driving a district vehicle and/or multiple location assignments; Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

Food service environment; Subject to heat from ovens, cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

Physical Abilities:

Lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects; Standing or walking for extended periods of time; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment; Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies; Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; Seeing to assure proper quantities of food; Hearing and speaking to exchange information; Bending at the waist.

Hazards:

Exposure to very hot foods, equipment, and metal objects; Exposure to sharp knives and slicers; Exposure to cleaning agents and pesticides.

Approved:

02/25/98