1. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities 

2. Knowledge of basic kitchen skills, sanitation knowledge, and excellent personal hygiene are required to perform multiple tasks 

3. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with the goal of providing students attractive and nutritious meals according to standardized recipes 4. Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service with students, staff, parents, community, and school visitors

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Any one position may not include all of the listed duties nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions with this classification 

2. Prepares and serves food in a professional manner 

3. Reports to work on time and follows time clock procedures to document exact reporting and departure times 

4. Notify the child nutrition manager in a timely manner when unable to report to work 

5. Complies with the procedures governing the removal of food from the premises 

6. Abides by safety and sanitation regulations that are established by federal, state and local authorities 

7. Maintains daily records of food withdrawn for inventory purposes and food production records 

8. Prepares sufficient quantities of food by using standardized recipes 

9. Maintains a clean work station and assists in afternoon cleanup and other related jobs as required 

10. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with school personnel, students and public 

11. Abides by uniform and hair net requirements 

12. Utilizes accurate portion control in preparing food 

13. Works cooperatively towards providing the most attractive and nutritious meals to all students 

14. Follows correct procedure for money collection (cashier) 

15. Verifies amounts of monies received and credit to proper category, teacher meals and extra food sales. (cashier) 

16. Records meal numbers and ensures each student receives a reimbursable meal (cashier) 

17. Cashier station set up prior to meal serving time and has adequate supplies to meet necessary needs (cashier) 

18. Responds quickly to exchanges of monies and is efficient, competent and honest (cashier) 

19. Cleans cafeteria equipment including refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven racks, maintains clean service and storage areas; defrosts, cleans and fills milk boxes, scrubs pots and pans; maintains clean dish washing area and stores clean equipment and utensils; washes, dries and folds dish towels; cleans and sanitizes dining room counter tops, tables and chairs after each meal; sweeps and mops food prep area, and dish room floors; empties food prep area and dish room trash cans and disposes of trash; cleans and fills napkins, silverware and condiments holders; cook, prepare, and serve food in a timely manner; assists in unpacking and storing food deliveries in proper places; breaks down cardboard boxes; prepares and sets out serving trays, condiments, cups and plates for meals; lifts and carries food cartons, garbage bags and serving containers; verifies equipment is turned off and locks up areas at the end of day

 20. The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, some climbing, balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury or illness 

21. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, to stand, to walk, to go up and down stairs, to carry objects, to reach above the head and to bend and reach below the waist to operate foot and hand controls, and to write. The employee must frequently lift and/or move thirty (30) to fifty (50) pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, and depth perception

 22. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 

23. Supports the Leake County School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 

24. Performs other duties as assigned