KEPPEL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAFETERIA WORKER I

DEFINITION
Under supervision, to maintain food services facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; to assist in the preparation, setting up and serving of food; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1.   Cleans serving counters, food containers and other equipment;
2.  Operates dishwasher and washes trays, plates, utensils and other serving equipment;
3.  Assists in setting up steam tables for food services; serves food to students and faculty;
4.  Stores kitchen equipment;
5.  Assists in the ordering and preparation of food;
6.  Prepares snack cart;
7.  Assists and monitors in the set up, preparation, and breakdown of the salad bar, and monitors student flow and refill of salad bar items;
8.  Monitors and assists in maintaining food temperatures to ensure food safety during holding, cooling, and storage;
9.  Acts as cashier;
10.  Reports any perceived or potential equipment defects in a time efficient manner to the manager and Child Nutrition office;
11.  Operates point of sale machinery / equipment.

QUALIFICATION
Knowledge of:
      Basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities;
      Maintaining high quality food preparation;
      Operation and use of various food service equipment used at district sites;
      Proper use and maintenance of equipment;
      Sanitation and safety standards;
      Applicable county, state, and federal school food service regulations;
      Standard food services appliances and equipment.

Ability to:
     Operate a variety of food service equipment;
     Apply principals of food service, sanitation and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system in daily activities;
     Follow standards of food and nutrition excellence into daily operations;
     Collect money and make change accurately;
     Work quickly and efficiently;
     Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
     Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships.
     Routinely and correctly lift and carry weights up to but not to exceed 35 pounds;
     Maintain appropriate food handler permits.

Experience:
     None required

Education:
     Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade;
     Valid food handler card, preferred;

Board approved:  November 13, 2014