JOB TITLE:                 CAFETERIA ASSISTANT

SALARY LEVEL:          SALARY SCHEDULE    

DEPARTMENT:            CHILD NUTRITION

REPORTS TO:             CHILD NUTRITION SITE SUPERVISOR

FLSA STATUS:            Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

GENERAL CRITERIA:

1.   Follows District Policy
2.   Punctuality and attendance
3.   Follows instructions
4.   Practices safety/sanitation habits
5.   Exhibits initiative
6.   Work completed in neat and timely manner
7.   Works well with other district employees
8.   Meets production standards
9.   Utilization of materials and supplies
10.   Appearance
11.   Interaction with students and patrons

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. Follows time/task schedule assigned by the supervisor.
2. Clean-up, serving, and dish room tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
3. Assists cook and supervisor if and when necessary.  Helps put up food and supplies or delivery.
4. Is flexible and willing to work where ever needed.
5. Follows directions of supervisor.
6. Performs tasks assigned by the supervisor without having to be continually reminded.
7. Works cooperatively with all kitchen staff.
8. Works cooperatively with the site principal, custodians, teachers, students and parents.
9. Works cooperatively with all maintenance, warehouse, and delivery people.
10. Works cooperatively with all Child Nutrition office staff.
11. Works cooperatively with all members of Central Office Administration.
12. Works cooperatively with the Supervisor of Child Nutrition Programs.
13. Contributes to the harmonious atmosphere of the kitchen.
14. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.