GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB(S)

Under limited supervision, performs highly skilled and responsible supervisory work of the before and after school childcare program in the schools (QUEST). Under general supervision of the cafeteria manager, this employee performs clerical work, operates a cash register and follows cash handling procedures, as well as prepares meals and other foodservice duties in a school cafeteria. Work involves operating a computer collecting, counting and recording fees received for purchase of meals and other food products, inputting data and generating computer reports, and participating in preparation of meals and other food. Employee will be required to work as a team with cleaning the kitchen and following/enforcing food safety practices daily. In addition to the generic duties and responsibilities below, a list of more specific duties may be included according to the needs of the individual position.

REPORTS TO:

QUEST Position: Principal and QUEST Program Coordinator

SN Position: Cafeteria Manager, Cafeteria Lead Assistant

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma required and must be at least 18 years old. 
• Experience with elementary/ middle school children preferred. 
• Basic School Age Child Care Training required within 3 months of hire date, CPR and First Aid training required within six weeks of hire date and Annual Professional Development training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – QUEST

• During the school year, Group Leaders must be available to work 2pm-6pm, Monday through Friday according to the Catawba County Schools calendar. Afternoon work hours may fluctuate to meet the needs of enrolled children. 

• Summer QUEST work hours vary and will be between 6am-6pm, Monday - Friday. 
• Group Leaders may be instructed to work at various sites to meet the needs of our program. Hours are determined by the QUEST Central Office Staff based on enrollment. 

• Group Leaders independently maintain appropriate supervision of a group of 13-24 children as defined by the NC Child Care regulations and plan and conduct age-appropriate activities.

• Maintain proper supervision of students at all times in accordance with Section .1800 of the NC Child Care Regulations and the QUEST/ Catawba County Schools Student Code of Conduct discipline policies.  Provide appropriate discipline when needed and in accordance with Section .1800 of the NC Child Care Regulations and the QUEST/ Catawba County Schools Student Code of Conduct discipline policies.

• Maintain staff/child ratios in compliance with all licensing requirements at all times.

• Assist the QUEST Program Coordinator with food service and or CACFP duties and associated sanitation tasks.

• Assist the QUEST Program Coordinator with planning and implementing age appropriate activities during the School Year and Summer QUEST. 
• Organize and maintain activity areas, materials and supplies, and equipment needed for daily activities. Keep the QUEST Program Coordinator advised of equipment and materials that need to be replaced or repaired. 

• Assist the QUEST Program Coordinator in keeping the program area clean, which includes sweeping, mopping and sanitizing floors, tables and bathrooms; maintaining proper use and storage of school/QUEST equipment. 

• Handle discipline problems according to the QUEST/ Catawba County Schools Student Code of Conduct discipline policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the QUEST Program Coordinator, QUEST Assistant Program Coordinator or QUEST Central Office Staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – SCHOOL NUTRITION

• Performs light food preparation tasks such as washing fruits and vegetables, assembling and wrapping sandwiches, panning and re-heating food items, preparing tea, baking cookies, etc.
• May serve food at serving line, as necessary, providing a la carte items as requested or meal plates; answers inquiries pertaining to food and meal content.
• May open canned items, prepare condiment trays, fill drink glasses, place milk in coolers, place ice cream in open freezers, etc., as directed.
• May put up stock after deliveries.
• Performs minor clerical support activities.
• Performs other related work as required.
• May assist in taking monthly inventory.
• All work should be done in accordance with established safety regulations.
• Maintain established protocol in all areas of sanitation practices.
• Follow cash handling procedures at all times
• Assure that safe and sanitary practices in all phases of the TPHC procedures ae followed by all personnel to meet or exceed established health department and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.
• Follows written and/or oral instructions provided by Cafeteria Manager and/or Cafeteria Lead Assistant.
• Provide oversight of storage for all food and non-food supplies to ensure compliance with recommended storage requirements, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of food storage areas, dating and putting up delivery stock, and counting monthly physical inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly, 50 pounds infrequently.  Must be able to walk for a large portion of the day and stand for extended periods, sometimes exceeding one hour. Must be able to crouch, kneel, stoop and reach as needed. 

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants. 

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read regulations, instructions, forms and documents and to implement and utilize these successfully.

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide and multiply.

Motor Coordination:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using a computer.

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under moderate to high levels of stress. Must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of professionals interacting with child care services.

Physical Communications:  Requires the ability to talk, write and hear.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of standard office procedures.
• Ability to utilize positive human relation skills with all staff, parents and students in promoting top quality educational and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job.  It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.