Food Service Assistant (20 Hours)

To perform short order grill cooking and serve quality food to students and staff; to set up, take down and clean equipment and work areas; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Food Service Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Assistant classification by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including short order grill cooking.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor. .

May oversee and train student workers.

1. Serve quality food and snacks to students and staff; set up, take down and clean assigned food bars, steam tables and salad bars.
2. Perform short order grill cooking including but not limited to hash browns, sausages, bacon and french toast.
3. Cut meats and cheeses for sandwiches and pizzas; prepare pizza crusts; pre-make sandwiches.
4. Operate various appliances and equipment found in all areas of food service including, but not limited to, grills, fryers, steamers, ovens, food processors and slicers.
5. Clean, maintain and sanitize food service areas, utensils and equipment according to established procedures and regulations; sweep and mop the kitchen and assigned areas.
6. Operate cash register and serve as cashier for assigned food service are
7. May provide training to student workers.
8. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Additional Information:

This position may be assigned weekend hours to cover the Market operations.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of nutrition.
• Principles and practices of safe food handling and grill cooking.
• Methods and techniques of kitchen equipment operation, cleaning and maintenance.

Ability to :

• Perform short order grill cooking.
• Operate a cash register; handle and count money.
• Clean and maintain food service areas, utensils and equipment.
• Operate, clean and maintain various kitchen equipment and tools.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.
• Frequent lifting and carrying to 50 pounds; constant standing and walking; operation of kitchen equipment and appliances.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent

Experience :

No experience required.