Food Service Assistant II

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned campus; maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Representative Duties

Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school; observe quality and quantity of food served according to established procedures; assure proper temperature of foods; assure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.

Prepare hot and cold beverages including coffee, tea and juice; prepare frozen foods from freezer; fry and serve frozen foods including burritos, fries and onion rings; cut carrots, celery and other vegetables as required.

Prepare and assemble sandwiches, meats, fruit, vegetables, dressings, salads and other food items as assigned; set-up, count, stock and serve milk; check expiration dates and discard containers as needed; monitor temperature of freezers and refrigerators.

Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment and areas; assist with washing and drying dishes and utensils as needed.

Perform general cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping, emptying trash receptacles, monitor and replenish stock levels of condiments, utensils and dishes; set up staff dining area.

Estimate food and supplies needed for operation; stock food supplies according to established procedures; assist with the storage of food supplies and leftover items; assist with periodic inventories as assigned; maintain related records.

Operate a variety of equipment and machines used in a school cafeteria; operate a cash register; perform cashiering duties; maintain records of meals and beverages served and monies collected.

Train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.

Assist with food preparation and service at special events as assigned.

Answer phones; take and relay messages to staff as appropriate.

Perform related duties as assigned.