CAFETERIA ASSISTANT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

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. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows written and/or oral instructions provided by Cafeteria Manager.

Prepares, cooks, and serves meals according to specified standardized recipes; prepares meals for special diets according to recipes or other instructions provided.

Uses batch cooking methods and replenishes the warming cabinets and/or serving line(s) to maintain properly cooked food items during the serving period.

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.

Unpacks and carries canned and fresh fruits and vegetables, and frozen processed meats from storage to the food preparation area; transports breads, rolls, desserts, and other items to specified areas; transfers food items from cooking equipment to serving lines.

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.

May serve meals or supplemental menu items, answer inquiries pertaining to food and meal items and provide excellent customer service.

Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables, assembles salads, wraps sandwiches, pans food items, bakes cookies, assembles items for meal service at future times and/or locations such as prepping breakfast items for next-day service.

Preps the serving line with appropriate condiments and paper products, monitors to ensure cleanliness and stocked throughout serving period.

May open canned items, prepare condiment trays, fill drink cups, place milk in coolers, place ice cream in open freezers or replenish any other items as needed.

Acts as cashier or back up during breakfast or lunch serving period. Maintains financial integrity for purchased meals and other foods in cafeteria through, kiosk or other remote sites to support data integrity.

Collects and records advanced payments for lunches and breakfasts, recording amount paid in accordance with established procedures to maintain accurate student files.

Responsible for maintaining accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity records for student meal charges and follows cash handling procedures thoroughly.

May assist manager with preparation of deposit and may deliver or secure bank deposit in manager’s absence.

Assists in maintenance of accurate Free and Reduced meal rosters and in screening Free and Reduced applications according to established procedures and policies as directed by manager.

Enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety collection. Supports and assists in the sanitation process while maintaining proper sanitizer levels in all sinks and containers and of all cafeteria utensils pots, pans, and serving utensils. Sweeping and mopping, walls, high dusting, floor drains, loading dock; carrying out bags of garbage and placing in dumpster. May also assist with wiping or washing tables, chairs, or benches in dining room.

Assists with wrapping, recording, labeling, dating and putting away food at end of serving time; records leftovers in addition to maintaining accurate records of foods used, produced, and served on food production record.

Takes and records temperatures of foods and food holding equipment including but not limited to freezers, coolers and warming cabinets. Completes assigned reports including temperature logs, production records and cashier’s cash summary.

Assists with dating and putting away delivery of food items weighing 50 pounds or less into proper storage space. May be assigned to check in deliveries.

Must follow workplace safety procedures including the use of safety and personal protective equipment.

Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with a broad diversity of students, staff, and the public.

Ensure compliance with established food safety practices regarding proper dress and hygiene.

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

• 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

CUSTODIAN POSITION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and other school system facilities.  Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash and pick up debris, etc.  Reports to the school principal or assigned supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs minor or routine maintenance on appliances and equipment, as abilities allow.

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, shampoos, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.

Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies, hand soap, hand sanitizer as necessary.

Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.

Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.

Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper containers.

Inspects heating system and patrols buildings to inspect for safety or maintenance problems.

Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways.

Disinfects high touched and widespread areas.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Opens and/or secures buildings at start and end of work day, respectively; turns on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively; and adjusts heating or air conditioning as appropriate.
• Arranges furniture for meetings or other events.
• Lifts and/or moves furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Works at special school events as required.
• Performs other related functions as directed by the supervisor.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 POSITION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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

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.