7.04 hours/day

Pay Grade: 4

Period of Employment: 9.10 months

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

General Responsibilities:

To prepare meals quickly and efficiently and assist in serving daily lunch.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food, as well as in the daily operation of the kitchen as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Keeps lunch lines moving by keeping food servers well-stocked with prepared foods.
• Assists in training new workers in kitchen operations.
• Assist in any and all cafeteria activities as necessitated by the day’s workload.
• Supervises kitchen operations in the cafeteria manager’s absence, or as directed by the cafeteria manager.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of food preparation.
• General knowledge of the operation of a kitchen and its equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.
• Familiarity with health regulations and proper handling of food.
• Ability to function well under pressure.
• Flexibility in functions.
• Ability to maintain a courteous relationship with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in a hot environment.
• Serve as role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, though not required.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.