GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

• Performs a variety of duties in the preparation and service of meals to students, staff and visitors.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria areas and performs related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Other duties may be assigned

• Assists in the preparation of meal portions which involves cooking and baking using various utensils and appliances; may perform specialized duties as baking, frying, broiling, etc. or preparing meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, sandwiches, etc.
• Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. placing in steam tables, a la carte trays, filing racks, mobile carts, etc.) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff. Operates and/or utilizes various appliances and equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, dish washers, deep fryers, etc.
• Prepares and serves food and beverage items according to approved recipes (e.g. fruits, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, entrees, soups, baked goods, etc.) in order to meet mandated nutritional and health requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter; keeps dispensing and related equipment full and operating for service. Evaluates the appearance and temperature of food; inspects food items, work areas, etc. for the purpose of preventing cross-contamination of food borne illnesses.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and cafeteria areas; washes dishes; clears counters, sweeps and mops floors; cleans freezers, coolers, and storage areas; cleans kitchen appliances; cleans and maintains the garbage collection area.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items. Stores stock in an efficient and safe manner. Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety and health standards at all time

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent with demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the job duties; prior food service experience preferred.