California Department of Education

Cafeteria Assistant I (24-51)

Jurupa Unified School District CAFETERIA ASSISTANT I DEFINITION Under immediate supervision to maintain food service facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; to assist in the preparation, packaging, and serving of food; and to do related work as assigned. This is an entry level position in Food Services. Cafeteria Assistant I is distinguished from Cafeteria Assistant II in that a minimum of training and experience is required and that main dish cooking or baking is not done without close supervision and assistance. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS · Prepares, packages, and serves food. · Cleans serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers, and other equipment. · Washes pots, pans, trays, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment. · Assists in setting up steam tables for food serving. · Serves food to students and faculty. · Assists in maintaining proper care of kitchen equipment. · Operates electronic point-of-sale (POS) equipment such as cash registers, computers and keypads. · Takes money and makes change. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS · Performs other related duties as assigned. LICENSE REQUIREMENT Valid Food Handlers Card issued for Riverside County. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic methods of preparing, storing, and serving foods in large quantities; Care and use of food service equipment; Sanitation and safety procedures relating to food preparation and serving; Basic math. Ability to: Remain flexible despite frequent schedule or job duty changes; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and students; Follow oral and written instructions; Count money and make change; Work safely; Read and comprehend handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various equipment and machines; Communicate effectively with staff, other personnel, and the public; Sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend and walk; Stand and/or walk on hard flooring for sustained periods of time; Personnel Services (over) CAFETERIA ASSISTANT I Abilities (continued): Climb slopes, stairs, steps, ladders and ramps; Frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; Push or pull a rolling cart carrying up to 200 pounds; Perform strenuous manual labor for sustained periods of time; Work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner; Work in a wide range of temperatures; Work with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner; Operate food preparation utensils, machinery and equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner; Efficiently and effectively operate electronic point-of-sale (POS) equipment such as cash registers, computers, and keypads; Collect currency and make change; Maintain regular, steady attendance. Experience: Some experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance preferred. Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. Personal Qualities: Good personal hygiene, willingness to perform job tasks, reliable, and dependable. Personnel Services June 30, 2000

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Restaurants

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