Cafeteria Helper

About the Employer

Welcome to the Waterford Unified School District

Thank you for your interest in joining the Waterford USD family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support, and an invigorating mission. The primary function of Waterford USD is to service and support our schools along with numerous other agencies, as we strive for excellence for our preschool and school-aged children.

Waterford USD serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications.

Vision Statement:
Committed to excellence, achievement, and success

Mission Statement:
Waterford USD, in partnership and collaboration with families and the community, is committed to developing:
* A safe, healthy and supportive environment
* Academic excellence and achievement for all students
* Well-rounded successful citizens with personal integrity
* Self-directed and collaborative learners who are college and career ready
* Diverse learning opportunities
* Critical thinking and creative expression

Job Description / Essential Elements:

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; to prepare, serve and sell foods and snacks; to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas, utensils and equipment; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Participate in the preparation, packaging and serving of foods, including the preparation of sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods.
2. Package foods following predetermined portion control standards.
3. Assist in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
4. Assist in the preparation of entrees, vegetables, salads, salad dressings and desserts.
5. May assist in requisitioning, receiving and storing of foodstuffs, supplies and materials.
6. Heat, set up, serve and sell hot and cold foods, salads, beverages, desserts and snacks to students and faculty.
7. Assist in maintaining inventory control and operational records.
8. May act as a cashier, including the counting of monies and developing cash receipt records.
9. Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other equipment.
10. Operate dishwasher and wash and store trays, plates, utensils and other serving equipment.
11. May be responsible for the delivery of prepared foods to other locations.
12. Assist in setting up food preparation lines.
13. Clean and store kitchen equipment.
14. Assist in the preparation of food, involving such activities as preparing sandwiches, mixing salads, grating cheese, and preparing fruits and vegetables.
15. May fill vending machines.
16. Performs other related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Basic methods of preparing and serving foods in large quantities;
Type A lunch and breakfast program requirements;
Standard food service appliances and equipment;
Lunch and breakfast program requirements;
Arithmetical calculation processes and simple record keeping procedures.
Ability to:
Operate a variety of food service equipment;
Collect money and make change accurately;
Work quickly and efficiently;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

1. 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.
2. This type of work involves walking or standing for extended periods.
3. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate food service related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects 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:

Experience:
None required.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License and Certificate Requirement
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume
• TB Screening Result

Comments and Other Information

Food Service Experience is Preferred.

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