GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Position is responsible for preparation and serving of food, cleaning kitchen equipment and facility, unloading trucks and other duties designated by the manager.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS:

 

1. Follows procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met as required by the Virginia Department of Health.
2. Follows standards of safety in preparing, storing and serving food as required by the Virginia Department of Health.
3. Serves customers promptly and courteously using correct portion sizes; serves food that is attractive and appealing; maintains temperature of food on serving line and keep line clean at all times.
4. Processes customers promptly and accurately, paying close attention not to divulge student’s lunch status; must have the ability to accurately count money, make change, and count drawer out at the end of day.
5. Operates the dish-room, rinses trays and utensils and washes by sending through dish machine; checks trays and utensils for cleanliness before returning them to the lines; cleans area including inside of dish machine; may be assigned to dispose of trash.
6. Cleans assigned work area to include but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, cleaning walls, ovens, mixers, tables, steamer, kettle, dish machine, warmer and utensils.
7. Maintains required forms and records as assigned by the manager.
8. Attends job related training classes and workshops.
9. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
10. Other duties assigned

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & Education Requirements:

A Desire to put forth best effort in all assigned duties. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Ability to complete written forms and records.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to walk and to reach overhead. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The manager will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Area Cafeteria Supervisor or appropriate administrator. Lancaster County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.