NOTICE OF VACANCY

JOB TITLE: Cafeteria Assistant

SALARY RANGE: Per Union Contract

LOCATION: Tantasqua Regional Junior High School

ASSIGNED TOUR OF DUTY: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 28, 2024

Reports to: Director/Principal, Food Service Manager or Lead

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of the Food Service Director or Lead, assist in the preparation and serving of food in a cafeteria. To maintain food service area, facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition and to perform related work as required.

Essential Functions:

· assists in the general preparation, packaging and serving of food

· follow and use recipes when assisting in daily food preparation such as washing, chopping, cooking or baking items needed for full meal production by cooks and

bakers

· conduct all transactions on Point of Sales system and ensures proper collections/

payments for all items sold including; snacks, beverages and meals

· offers and serves correct portions to comply with district and national school breakfast

and lunch program standards

· turn on, test and monitor equipment at the beginning of the day

· cleans and restocks work area throughout the day

· maintains standards for sanitation and cleanliness by following standards for

“clean as you go” and scheduled routine cleaning; cleaning duties may include, but are

not limited to: equipment, utensils, serving area, dining area, floors, walls, baseboards,

and storage areas

· assist in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products,

including labeling, dating and rotation

· monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times

· exhibit courtesy, confidentiality and understanding to staff and students

· set up and break down of serving area

· washes dishes and kitchen equipment

· attend training and development classes and work site meetings as required by Food

Service Director

· follows safety and sanitation guidelines established by the district and government

agencies for all kitchen equipment and procedures

· assists in inventory and maintain necessary records

· maintain accurate production sheets daily

· performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director/Principal and Lead

kitchen personnel

Ability to:

· prepare a wide variety of food in large quantities

· understand recipes, production sheets, and inventories

· work efficiently during rush conditions

· understand and carry out oral and written instructions

· plan and organize work to meet deadlines

· add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals

· make change from cash

· adhere to safety standards and safe practices especially in the handling and

use of chemicals and blood borne pathogens

· maintain cooperative and productive working relationships through the use

of courtesy and tact when dealing with others

· be certifiable in federal and state mandated safety laws, as required

· maintain a professional appearance at all times

Knowledge of:

· methods and materials used in the preparation of large quantities of various

food service

· safety practices relating to the handling, storage and use of food products

Qualifications:

• evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Training and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; past experience working in a cafeteria or in food service preparation field preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or smell and occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Anything over 40 pounds requires the “buddy system”.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, an employee may occasionally be required to work in adverse job environmental conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Education:

• Minimum of high school diploma, or equivalent
• Evidence of ability to perform each function satisfactorily
• Experience in working in a cafeteria or in food service preparation field preferred

Send letter of interest, resume, and three current references through SchoolSpring.

Melissa Leveille

Tantasqua Regional / School Union 61 Districts

320A Brookfield Rd.

Fiskdale, MA 01518

leveillem@tantasqua.org

POSTED: 5-20-2024 ______________ APPLICATION DEADLINE:6-10-2024

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.45 - $15.71 per hour

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Fiskdale, MA 01518 (Required)

Work Location: In person