Child Nutrition Cashier/Assistant

Grade 17

5240026

10 MOE

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation. Responsible for collecting monies, accurate meal counts, and recording fees received for the purchase of meals and other food.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effective oral and written communication skills;

Excellent customer service skills;

Critical thinking and problem solving skills;

Ability to work independently and as a team member and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;

Ability to meet deadlines;

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for completion of records and reports;

Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions and recipes in large quantities;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.



EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Food service and/or cashier experience.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.

Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; responsible for accurate records of all food leaving the serving line by accurately using a computerized point of sale system to record sales.

Follows accurate procedures for the exchange and collection of monies, assists in the preparation of deposits.

Participates in on-the-job training to understand requirements of the federally reimbursable meals, identification of meals on the serving line, and food preparation.

Reads, interprets and follows standardized recipes for food preparation in a school cafeteria.

Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness.

Performs various housekeeping duties that may include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning the bathroom, and cleaning the serving, receiving and dining areas.

Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public Schools Child Nutrition Handbook.

Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned