Cafe Assistant- Food & Nutrition - 8 Hours

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 80

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & NUTRITION

TITLE: CAFE ASSISTANT

CALENDAR:

SALARY: GRADE 104

Job Goal: To assist in the preparation, serving and clean up of food in a quantity food service operation, using safe and efficient food handling practices. To provide accurate and efficient food service while adhering to excellence in customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Vision and hearing adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
• Must display ability to communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and students
• Must have knowledge and adhere to all policies, rules and regulations
• Ability to operate institutional equipment desired
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Experience in food preparation & handling desired
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Core Job Functions:

• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
• Set up serving line with appropriate serving equipment, utensils, safety measures
• Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Accurate identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line; provide monitoring & guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines are met
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Display, demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
• Prepare, stock & maintain serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Assist manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures including temperature, sanitizer and storage logs
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dish washers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers and freezers
• Ensures product quality by visual inspection & adherence to cooking/serving guidelines provided to maintain customer satisfaction
• Performs all related duties as required
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents and community, treating all with respect
• Prepare & cook food according to food safety regulations while following all county and state guidelines as well as HACCP guidance.

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

• Work with a large cross section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be a positive role model for students and staff
• Positively accepts direction
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures and directives
• Adhere to dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the community

Physical Requirements – Heavy Work:

• Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to the job.