Food Service (Substitute Pool), For 26-27 School Year DEADLINE: Until Filled

Job Description / Essential Elements STANISLAUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CAFETERIA HELPER Pay Level 6 on Classified Salary Schedule Job Description Update approved: October 18, 2012 DEFINITION Under direct supervision of the cafeteria manager, to prepare and package school lunches for distribution within the district; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Personnel in this classification may perform any combination of the essential duties shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements. Assist in the preparation of vegetables and other foods for cooking Store food and kitchen related items as needed Scrape and wash dishes, utensils and trays Clean serving counters, preparation areas, food containers and other equipment Operate automatic dishwasher and washes trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment Clean and store kitchen equipment Assist in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition including, but not limited to, the preparation and serving area as well as the wiping down of the student tables Heat, set up, serve food to students and faculty Check for proper food temperature, as applicable to transport, during preparation and on the serving line Handle and dispose of refuse, using proper techniques and adhering to guidelines Set up steam table and serving line Assist in the serving and distribution of food Perform essential duties without direct supervision Complete necessary paper work.

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Methods, procedures and techniques of cooking and baking in large quantities Basic methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities Standard food service appliances and equipment Basic mathematical concepts Personal and institutional hygiene General sanitation and safety procedures Ability to: Skillfully cook and bake Adhere to large quantity food production and preparation standards Correctly apply appropriate nutrition guidelines, dietary requirements and alternative food sources Lift and transport foodstuffs, materials and supplies Accurately complete daily transport sheets Understand and carry out oral and written directions Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships students, parents, co-workers and faculty Operate a variety of food service equipment Work quickly and efficiently PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves constant movement within the work area and will involve walking or standing for extended periods most of the time. Perceiving the nature of sounds, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and handle and work with various materials and objects which are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Education: Twelfth grade diploma or the equivalent Experience: Responsible experience in quantity baking and/or cooking in a food service facility whether commercial, institutional, or school food service facility Some experience preferred but not required Special Requirements: Possession of valid California drivers license.

Serv Safe Certification (may be obtained after employment but within required timeline) Conditions of Employment: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier. Employment is contingent upon fingerprint and background clearance, proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result, and Department of Motor Vehicles clearance.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Resume; Two (2) current Letter(s) of recommendation APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application will not be considered unless completed in full. If the application does not provide enough space for your work history, you may include an attachment with additional work history information. USE SAME FORMAT AS THE WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE APPLICATION.

Applicants should carefully identify & describe all information relating to their qualifications for the position. (Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate of an interview.) Screening is based on information provided and required documents submitted on the application. We do not refer to your resume when screening.

Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate of an interview. Comments and Other Information DEFINITION: Under direct supervision of the cafeteria manager, to prepare and package school lunches for distribution within the district; and to do other related work as required. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: EDUCATION: Twelfth grade diploma or the equivalent EXPERIENCE: Responsible experience in quantity baking and/or cooking in a food service facility whether commercial, institutional, or school food service facility Some experience preferred but not required Special Requirements: Possession of valid California drivers license.

Serv Safe Certification (may be obtained after employment but within required timeline) Conditions of Employment: Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier. Employment is contingent upon fingerprint and background clearance, proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result, and Department of Motor Vehicles clearance.

Must be 18 years of age or older.