Food Service Worker I-Central Kitchen Pos#

DEFINITION Under the direction of the Director of Child Nutrition assist in preparation of food at the Central Kitchen; clean kitchen areas utensils and equipment in accordance with sanitation standards and State regulations and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Food Service Worker l and Food Service Worker I-A are entry level classes of the series. Incumbents perform routine tasks related to food preparation dispensing storage and packaging and kitchen cleanliness.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Prepare wash slice mix and assemble a variety of food items.

2. Make sandwiches grate cheese and open food containers.

3. Package meals for transport to various district locations.

4. Operate a variety of kitchen equipment which might include but is not limited to ovens dishwasher slicers and mixers and can opener.

5. Maintain kitchen equipment utensils carts and working areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

6. Observe health and safety regulations established by the district and the State.

7. Work with and around hazardous materials.

8. May be required to participate in emergency clean up of hazardous materials spills.

9. Assist as needed in other food preparation areas.

10. Maintain food service and related facilities in a clean and orderly condition.

11. Substitute for school site workers when needed.

12. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Knowledge of:

1. Sanitation health and safety regulations related to preparing and storing food.

2. Operation of kitchen equipment and computerized cashiering system.

3. Kitchen cleaning materials methods and hygienic practices.

4. Proper handling techniques of hazardous materials.

Ability to:

1. Assist in preparing food in large quantities.

2. Observe established health safety and sanitation standards.

3. Work efficiently during rush periods.

4. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

5. Work independently and/or cooperatively with others following established procedures with minimal supervision.

6. Maintain routine records related to food preparation service and inventory.

7. Begin work as early as 5:30 am.

8. May occasionally need to taste while assisting others in recipe testing and smell to assess the fitness of food items for consumption

9. Perform the duties of school site food service workers as a substitute.

Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid Food Handlers Certificate issued by the County Department of Health; possession of a valid California drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Central Kitchen environment; may be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures; exposure to loud noises and subject to travel from site to site to conduct work. Will be paid out of class when working as a school site food service worker.

PHYSICAL ABILITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; and crouch.

The employee must regularly lift / push / pull moderately heavy and or bulky items / objects; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee must be able to see to perform assigned duties.

ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

Work Year

9 months / 5.0 hours

6:30 am-11:30 pm

Salary Classification:20

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