Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, manages all food service preparation and operations at District school sites. Directs food preparation for breakfast/lunch service in accordance with District menus and provides a variety of entrees, hot foods, salads, sandwiches, breads, bake goods and desserts; responsible for effective, efficient operation of the assigned food service facility; directs kitchen/service staff; responsible for necessary bookkeeping and accounting; maintains daily records and inventory; and performs other duties directly related to this job description.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimates food and supplies required and prepares appropriate requisitions, validates food/supply orders and provides for proper storage.
Prepares and cooks a variety of foods such as entrees, meats, vegetables and other hot dishes; prepares sandwiches, fruit, salads; makes varied gelatins and puddings; bakes breads, cookies and cakes.
Manages cooks and service staff in the day-to-day operation of a school site cafeteria.
Assists in the selection of staff and trains staff in proper work procedures.
Ensures that food preparation and service standards are met, that left-over foods are properly stored and that kitchens and food service areas and equipment are maintained in a sanitary and orderly condition.
Responsible for records of meals served, monies received and foodstuffs used.
Maintains inventories of food and supplies.
Operates kitchen equipment including ovens, steam table, electric mixers and slicers and is responsible to see that equipment and cooking utensils are properly maintained.
Monitors work areas food service environment to ensure appropriate sanitation practices and safety precautions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws, codes, menus, rules, policies and other printed matter and observing students, with or without vision aids; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
Skill in the principles and procedures of quantity food production and preparation.
Ability to successfully manage a cafeteria environment including nutrition and sanitation.
Knowledge of principles and methods of large scale food services management, nutrition, food values, food combinations, use of leftovers, and economical substitutions.
Knowledge of appropriate health and safety regulations and of proper storage of perishable items and supplies.
Ability to train and supervise the work of others.
Ability to prepare accurate and timely financial/operational records and necessary reports.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to:
Lift/carry 58 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day);
Lift/carry 40 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day);
Lift/carry 15 pounds constantly (67-100% of the time or over 500 times per day);
Push a maximum force of 68 pounds on objects;
Pull a maximum force of 68 pounds on objects.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Light to heavy physical effort; standing for extended periods of time; ability to reach in all directions; periodic lifting, carrying, loading and unloading of foodstuffs (40 pounds).
Moderate stress level.
Primarily indoor cafeteria environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Work surface - work done primarily on concrete floors.
JOB PARTICULARS
Use of kitchen and cafeteria related tools/equipment/work aids.
CONTACTS
Daily contact with students, teachers, school and District staff.
Occasional contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
Standard Food Services Certificate
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. At least two years of experience in the preparation and service of food in a school cafeteria.
Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each principal duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal functions of the position. Must attend annual Blood borne Pathogen/Hep B training. Must successfully pass District administered Food Services Test and Basic Skills Test.
Note: Minimum qualifications may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the Superintendent or designee in his/her sole and absolute discretion.
Board approved: December 11, 2003
Revised: June 15, 2006
Requirements / Qualifications - Other (Internal Applicants-Need only to submit a letter of interest)
Comments and Other Information Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, citizenship or immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to:
Jason Von Allman
(209) 392-0200
2041 Almond Street
Dos Palos, CA 93620
jvonallman@dpol.net
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Dos Palos-Oro Loma JUSD will provide you with one upon notice. Dos Palos Oro Loma Jt. Unified
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