What are the responsibilities and job description for the 7234 Food Service Assistant I - DW Location TBD position at Districtwide?
BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
- Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
- Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
- Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
- Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
- Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
- Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
- Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF and ABILITY TO:
- Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
- Basic math and cashiering skills.
- Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Proper lifting techniques.Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
- Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
- Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
- Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Lift heavy objects.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Must be at least 18 years of age, supply proof of a high school diploma or GED.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: a physical exam, TB risk assessment, CAN Check, drug screen and a criminal background check. This position's location and hours to be determined based on Meal Per Labor calculations for the 2026-2027 school year.
Salary is based on years of experience. Please see https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/page/salaries for our salary schedule and a breakdown of how employees are paid.
MUNIS Code: 7234
Salary : $14 - $19