Substitute Cafeteria Helper - District Wide

SILVER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: CAFETERIA HELPER The job of “Cafeteria Helper” is done for the purpose/s of assisting the Cafeteria Worker in preparing and providing food items for general consumption by students and school personnel, and maintaining sanitary conditions of the facility. Essential Job Functions: · Prepares food and beverage items that meet mandated nutritional requirements for the purpose of general consumption by students, and providing items to other school personnel. · Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items. · Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items. · Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste. · Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders. · Cleans utensils, equipment and the area of storage, food preparation and serving for the purpose of maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. · Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications: · Experience Required: Prior job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities. · Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills: in performing basic arithmetic calculations; operation and care of institutional kitchen equipment; and use of standard office equipment, including computers. Knowledge: of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities: to understand and carry out oral and written instruction. Significant physical abilities include standing and walking for extended periods of time; lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling; balancing; stooping; reaching/handling; talking/hearing conversations and other than conversations (potential hazards); and near visual acuity/depth perception. · Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing Required: TB test; fingerprint clearance; and San Bernardino County Food Handlers Certificate.