2024-25 PT Food Service Cook_Cashier 1505 - Kansas City Public Schools

PURPOSE OF JOB: Perform a variety of food preparation and service duties in support of school food service to students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Follow daily written and verbal work
2. Assume major responsibility in the meal preparation and service of assigned menu items in necessary quantities and on time for
3. Assists in meal prep as assigned by café manager.
4. Keep accurate food production and roster records daily.
5. Handle and prepare food in compliance with verbal directions and written procedures, directives and
6. Ability to work without supervision and maintain program
7. Safely operate all food preparation equipment.
8. Set up and serve on line following safety and merchandizing
9. Assist in cleaning all kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, dishes and dining room tables as
10. Use standardized
11. Strictly observe and practice all rules of sanitation and safety.
12. Assist manager in preparing orders, reports, and inventories.
13. Record leftovers, store properly and utilize effectively.
14. Strictly observe and practice all rules of sanitation and safety.
15. Support manager and cooperate in maintaining a high quality food service operation and harmonious working environment.
16. Communicate with and assist afterschool program staff in the service of meals.
17. Participate in In-service training.
18. Perform other duties as assigned my manager or
19. Follow Federal laws, School Board policies and Food Service Directives.
20. Assist Cafeteria Manager with operations, accounting, record keeping, preparing orders, reports, and inventories.
21. May maintain correct amounts of change in cash drawer(s) opening.
22. May count and verify daily cash
23. May operate cashier station during meal service following meal standard guidelines and assist other employees in service of meal as
24. Assist with or prepare daily Participation and Monthly Cash Receipts
25. May prepare bank deposits.
26. Responsible for student meal pattern compliance adherence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to read, write, follow written directions and count accurately.
• Ability to perform arithmetic
• Ability to keep accurate production records.
• Experience and knowledge in institutional or quantity cooking
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation and safety.
• Punctual and dependable and show initiative in job
• Exhibit ability and willingness to cooperate and work well with adults and
• Obtain and maintain Food Handler’s Card via local health department.
• Exhibit positive attitude and pleasant personality.
• Punctual and dependable and show initiative in job
• Must acquire food handlers card or ServSafe certificate within 60 days of employment, district will assist with applicable fee(s)

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job requires lifting and use of institutional equipment, pots, pans, packages and cases containing food and
• This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least thirty (30)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: Thirty-nine weeks plus/year- Non contract; no more than 25 Hours/Week

Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health and Dental Insurance are provided.