Substitute Cook's Helper

Description:

Perform various tasks related to preparing and serving school meals, i.e., collect and count money, clean all cooking areas, assist Head Cook when needed.

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District

Ensure safety of students

Receive payment for cafeteria lunches and milk

Prepare change before lunchroom opens

Restock milk when needed

Fill condiments when needed

Ensure that appropriate paperwork is in cash bags

Complete daily work sheet/til papers (used to document money amounts collected)

Prepare the money register for the lunch line on a daily basis

Determine and collect the correct amount for each individual meal or item

Clear money register; lock and date the register tapes each school day

Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., free and reduced lunch students

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

Attend meetings and in-services as required

Count money in cash drawer and prepare cash drawer for next day's operation

See that napkins, silverware, straws, and condiments are in ample supply during serving of students

Help restock a la carte items and general cleanup as time permits

Assist in cleaning cooking and serving areas

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete extra time on New Records System

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Less than one year related experience

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels

Ability to operate a computer register

Basic math/bookkeeping skills

Equipment Operated:

Computer register

Calculator

Copy machine

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled school days, except calamity days

Occasional interaction with unruly children

Occasional requirement to travel, i.e., to pick up food or materials

Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles

Frequent exposure to loud noises

Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee

Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, stoop, and balance

Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Frequent excessive standing during assigned workday

Frequent repetitive hand motions, e.g., operating computer register

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.