Food Service: Cafeteria Helper - I-KAN Area Schools Application Consortium : Job Details

Position Type: Food Service/Cafeteria AssistantDate Posted: 3/20/2024Location: Taft Primary SchoolDate Available: Immediately District: Kankakee School District 111 - websiteCAFETERIA HELPER NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION: The position of Cafeteria Helper is established for the purpose of providing support to the District food service program by preparing and serving food, receiving payments and maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. REPORTS TO: Cook Head Cook Director of Food Service QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Have a minimum 6 months paid or unpaid experience in a kitchen, preferably in a school district.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with correction.
• Hold a current Illinois Food Services Manager Sanitation Certification.
• Have working knowledge of health and safety, sanitation and maintenance rules and regulations as they relate to non-commercial/school food service establishments, kitchens and equipment.
• Have working knowledge of State and Federal National School Lunch and Breakfast program guidelines and regulations. Ability to learn and apply State and Federal guidelines and regulations for other food service programs, such as Head Start and/or snack programs as required.
• Ability to complete math problems involving simple fractions and decimals.
• Ability to understand food recipe measurements and convert recipes to meet production requirements.
• Have the ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Have the ability to work independently with little direction.
• Have the ability to learn and effectively operate point of sale computers.
• Must be physically able to work in extreme heat and cold and stand for long periods of time. Must have manual dexterity, stamina and strength to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds. Must be able to work with a variety of cleaning agents.
• Must be self-motivated having good judgement, honesty, flexibility, organizational skills and emotional maturity.
• Work effectively as part of a team and follow directions
• Ability to assume duties of Cook or Head Cook if necessary.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the District or Food Service Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Follow standardized recipes using correct weights and measures.
• When requested by the Head Cook/Manager, assist in preparing menu items for the day so that all students receive the proper servings and meal offerings with minimal leftovers.
• Understand and follow all State and Federal guidelines for the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
• Ensure that serving lines have correct serving utensils and all portion sizes served to students and staff are correct and in full compliance with all State and Federal guidelines.
• Ensure that all serving stations are fully stocked with food prior to each serving period and maintained throughout each serving period.
• Monitor correct holding temperatures of food.
• Operate point of sale terminal during meal periods, as assigned.
• Assist in the receiving of food items and/or supplies and place them in designated areas.
• Inspect kitchen area daily to assure compliance with health, safety and sanitation requirements and regulations.
• Clean, organize and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements as well as providing students and staff with food of high nutritious quality.
• Attend in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, effective work ethic and customer service.
• Work effectively as part of a team, establishing a good working environment and productive working relationships with fellow employees.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Must be self- motivated and have good judgement, trustworthiness, flexibility, good organizational skills and emotional maturity.
• Follow the food service department dress codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook, Cook or Director of Food Services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Calendar and Board approved hours. Wages established by the Board of Education EVALUATION Annually Applications will be accepted until the position is filled Interested candidates should apply online at www.ksd111.org Ms. Shemeka Fountain Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources EOE/AA/D/V