Full-Time/ 10 Month
Food Associate II Job Description
Purpose Statement
The job of Food Associate II was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; maintaining facilities in a safe and sanitary condition and guiding assigned personnel in the performance of their job functions.
This job reports to Cafeteria-Manager
Essential Functions
Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner. Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
Orients new employees to cafeteria methods and procedures for the purpose of providing efficient and effective handling and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.
Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal
requirements.
Prepares documentation (e.g. inventory and supply lists, equipment logs, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items. Supports assigned personnel, student workers and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them in performing their functions in a safe and efficient manner.
Other Functions
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment and equipment found in a commercial kitchen; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; quantify food preparation and handling; and sanitation practices.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with interruptions; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience - Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education - High School diploma or equivalent
Equivalency - None Specified
Required Testing - None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training - Maintain Certificate/License
Certificates Licenses - Food Handlers' Certificate
Clearances - Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status – Non Exempt
Salary Grade – Classified, Column E |