JCS Child Nutrition Substitute 2026-2027 School Year

Class Code: 7234 

JESSAMINE CO. SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION 

CLASS TITLE: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Perform routine food service activities related to food preparation, storage, cooking, serving, and storing food for students and staff. Perform cashiering duties for the service of food items to students and staff; maintain the cleanliness of foodservice facilities. Follow regulations established by District, Local, and State authorities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals. 
• Prepare 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; clean and sanitize counters and steam tables; clean and sanitize pans, trays and kitchen equipment. 
• Prepare, cook,  and serve food to students and staff according to established HACCP procedures. 
• Count money and prepare cash drawers with appropriate amount of change. 
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect and deposit money for meals and beverages sold and make the appropriate change. 
• Store unused food and supplies as appropriate; dispose of generated trash and food waste. 
• Safely and properly operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment including POS, dishwasher, ovens, and steamers; report faulty equipment as necessary.
• Refer to written instructions, count and accurately record food portions prepared and served.
• Communicate effectively with students and school staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils, and measurements. 
• Basic reading, math, and communication skills. 
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
• Proper lifting techniques. 

ABILITY TO: 

• Serve food in accordance with State and Local regulations. 
• Learn and follow established HACCP Procedures. 
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition. 
• Operate a Point of Sale (POS) terminals.  Deposit and accurately make change. 
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Perform assigned duties in established work schedules. 
• Read Production Records.  Count and record numbers accurately. 
• Work cooperatively with others. 
• Lift heavy objects up to 30 pounds unassisted, up to 50 pounds with a team member. 
• Lift trays/boxes up to 15 pounds above shoulders for storage.
• Push/pull carts up with weight loads up to 100 pounds.
• Bend, squat, twist to perform daily duties including moping.
• Tolerate cold temperatures for short periods of time. 
• Stand for the duration of 4 or 6-hour shift, with the exception of breaks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Obtain Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.  Complete Kentucky One training per 702 KAR 6:045.

August 2019