Cafeteria Assistant I 

9.5 Months/Year

Definition

Under supervision, to assist in the preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria, to perform cleaning tasks in a school cafeteria, to transport and serve foods in receiving cafeterias, and to do related work as required.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts, and main dishes;
• Opens cans of fruits and vegetables;
• Cuts and butters bread;
• Cuts, slices and shreds cheeses and meats;
• Prepares sandwich spreads and sandwiches;
• Sets out food to be served at brunch or lunch;
• Fills napkin containers, straw holders and silverware trays;
• Prepares food to be transported to receiving school;
• Assists in loading and unloading transport vehicle;
• Drives vehicle over assigned route to deliver food;
• Verifies milk deliveries and signs invoices;
• Serves food;
• Washes tables and serving area;
• May supervise student helper;
• Washes pots and pans; and
• Prepares dishwasher for use.

 Desirable Qualifications

 Knowledge of:

• Principals and methods of quantity food, ordering, preparation, service, and storage;
• Care and use of standard cafeteria appliances; and
• Sanitation and safety procedures related to school cafeterias, particularly food preparation, serving and storage.

 Ability to:

• Perform assigned food preparation tasks;
• Carry out transporting and serving responsibilities independently;
• Keep simple records;
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work; and
• Drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

 Experience

Some experience in the preparation and serving of food stuffs in a cafeteria or restaurant.

 Education

Equivalent to completion of eighth grade.