Food Service Assistant (Applicant Pool) 26-27 SY

To assist in all areas of the campus kitchen including food preparation and serving while maintaining all

standards of safety and nutrition.

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional

manner.

• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.

• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist

with food preparation.

• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.

• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.

• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to

manager and take appropriate corrective actions.

• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.

• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.

• Discard or properly store left-over foods.

• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

• Remove garbage from trash receptacles and insert new bags.

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed.

• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and

other inventory management duties as assigned.

• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.

• Utilize proper hand-washing techniques.

• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.

• Daily attendance at work and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

• Keep informed of and comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of

Education rule, and board policy.

• Comply with all district routines and regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Non-Discrimination Notice: Boerne Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer,

does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in educational programs or activities thatit operates or in employment decisions.

• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification from an (ANSI) American National Institute Standards

accredited program. Non-refundable fee of approximately $10.00 paid by the candidate.

Certifications not accredited by ANSI must be registered with the Texas Department of State

Health Services.

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.

• Ability to read and follow recipes.

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions.

• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production principles and procedures.

• Have the manual skill necessary to perform food service work to include the ability to operate

large and small kitchen equipment and tools.

• Ability to perform basic math calculations and have working knowledge of basic measurements

for dry and liquid ingredients.

• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.

• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.

• Ability to understand and adhere to student food allergy restrictions.

• Ability to communicate and understand verbal directions.

• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and deadlines.

• Ability to work appropriately with others in close proximity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.