Food Service Operator

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Title:               Food Service Operator
 
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the cafeteria Manage and building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and to prepare and serve meals to students.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Assists and the preparation of meals served

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

• Works in standard school environment.
• Ability to lift food and serving trays of up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to lift boxes of up to 30 lbs
• Ability to lift and bend.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• SafeServe certification preferred.

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service operator, preferably in a school district or with children is preferred.