GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

SN Lead Cafeteria Assistant

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.

Bus Driver

Under general supervision, work performed, includes but is not limited to driving bus safely to destination and return; following school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes; and monitoring students' behavior while they are riding on the bus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to arrive early and stay late in the absence of the cafeteria manager.
• Possesses the ability to operate breakfast and lunch meal services in the absence of the cafeteria manager.
• Follows written and/or oral instructions provided by Cafeteria Manager.
• Operates food service equipment assists customers, provides cleaning and sanitation.
• Practices sound personal sanitation and safety.
• Understand and follows the School Nutrition cash handling procedures and maintains accurate student files in the computer database, regarding payments and purchases.
• Collects and records advanced payments for lunches and breakfasts, recording amount paid in accordance with established procedures to maintain accurate student files.
• Counts money at end of day and prepares checks for deposit, prepares computer generated reports and deposit slips, and rolls loose coins; deposits money following established policies and procedures.
• Prepares cooks and serves meals, and la-carte items, preparing entrees, vegetables and other side dishes according to standardized recipes; prepares meals for special diets according to recipes or other instructions provided.
• Unpacks and carries canned and fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables from storage to the food preparation area; transports breads, rolls, desserts, and other items from oven to specified areas; prepares juice, coffee, tea, etc., and carries them to specified areas; transfers food items from cooking utensils to serving lines.
• Assists in cleaning kitchen area, equipment and utensils to ensure that sanitation codes are maintained; may perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in kitchen, such as sweeping and mopping floors; and in dining area, such as wiping or washing tables, chairs or benches.

• May count physical inventory.
  • Attends workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as directed, to enhance and maintain knowledge of food services.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager or Area Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

SN Lead Cafeteria Assistant

• 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

Bus Driver

• Drives bus safely to destination and return. Conforms to traffic rules and regulations; makes vehicle pre-checks and records and reports malfunctions; follows school district regulations for handling vehicle breakdowns and accident incidents; and keeps the bus clean.
• Follows school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes. Picks up and drops off students at designated times and bus stops; ensures students depart the bus at their usual stops; and determines that all students leave the bus at both ends of the route.
• Monitor students' behavior while they are riding on the bus. Take suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students should such incidents occur and report inappropriate student behavior to school authorities as soon as possible.
• Safety of Others. Considerable responsibility for the safe transportation of students.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

SN Lead Cafeteria Assistant

• Graduation from high school (preferred) and 2 years of experience in cash collection.
• Preparation of foods in an institutional setting or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Bus Driver

• 5 years of responsible driving experience. Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course. Must be able to pass the required DOT Physical examination and have a DOT Drug Screen with negative results. Must be eligible to hold a Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Graduation from high school preferred, or high school equivalent and one year of experience in food service, or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.

Physical Requirements:  Requires light physical work.  Must be able to lift mail and boxes up to ten pounds.  Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. 

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms.  Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

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 levels of stress.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of standard office procedures.
• High level of knowledge in computer operations with ongoing in-service training.
• Working knowledge of general office equipment including the AS400.
• Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely with all levels of employees.
• Ability to attend to details necessary to complete forms properly.
• 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.