School Nutrition - Roving Cafeteria Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

● Follows written and/or oral instructions provided by Cafeteria Managers.

● Operates food service equipment, serves customers, provides cleaning and sanitation.

● Practices sound personal sanitation and safety.

● Collects money at the counter for purchase of meals and other food in a school cafeteria; calculates

and provides customers with correct change; inputs data into a computer and generates

computer reports showing number and type of meals and a la carte items served and money

collected; submits reports to supervisor; maintains accurate student files in the computer

database.

● Collects and records advanced payments for lunches and breakfasts, recording amounts paid in

accordance with established procedures to maintain accurate student files.

● Counts money at the end of day and prepares checks for deposit, prepares computer generated

reports and deposit slips, and rolls loose coins; deposits money into a cash box or bank deposit

bag following established policies and procedures.

● Records student meal charges and payment of charge balances, assists the manager in collection of

student charges according to established procedures and policies.

● Prepares, cooks, and serves meals, salads, and la-carte items, preparing entrees, vegetables, and

other side dishes according to standardized recipes; prepares meals for special diets according

to recipes or other instructions provided.

● Properly unload and store food supplies according to using the First In First Out method.

● Unpacks and carries canned and fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables from storage to the food

preparation area; transports bread, rolls, desserts, and other items from oven to specified

areas; prepares juice, coffee, tea, etc., and carries them to specified areas; transfers food

items from cooking utensils to serving lines.

● Assists in cleaning the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils to ensure that sanitation codes are

maintained; may perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in the kitchen, such as

sweeping and mopping floors; and in dining areas, such as wiping or washing tables, chairs

or benches.

● May count physical inventory.

● Attends workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as directed, to enhance and maintain knowledge

of food services.

● Performs other related duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

● Performs light food preparation tasks such as washing fruits and vegetables, assembling and

wrapping sandwiches, panning, and reheating 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; answer 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.

● Performs sweeping and mopping of Kitchen and Cafeteria.

● Performs other related work as required.

● All work should be done in accordance with established safety regulations.

● Maintain established protocol in all areas of sanitation practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Some knowledge of food preparation and standards of sanitation and safety.

● Some knowledge of how to operate and clean kitchen equipment.

● Ability to quickly learn USDA meal pattern requirements and to identify student food

choices that meet the requirements for a reimbursable meal.

● Ability to use a computer quickly and precisely.

● Ability to follow established policies and procedures.

● Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and instructions to prepare simple school

food items.

● Ability to comprehend written and verbal correspondence and to respond

appropriately.

● Ability to respond to inquiries regarding food content.

● Ability to select and organize materials needed to perform tasks and to return supplies

and materials to the proper storage places.

● Ability to properly clean and sanitize kitchen area, equipment, and utensils.

● Ability to perform basic bookkeeping tasks.

● Ability to calculate correct change for a monetary transaction.

● Ability to maintain basic records and logs and to create simple, accurate reports.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work

assignments.

● Ability to communicate in a pleasant, positive manner with students, staff, parents, and

coworkers.

● Ability to set priorities and allocate time so that tasks are completed and deadlines are

met in a timely manner.

● Ability to exercise independent judgment and to use initiative to resolve problems and

make improvements in the cafeteria operation.

● Ability to compare a