ANTICIPATED PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE HELPER  

TITLE #: 1305 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  

This is simple routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparing and serving of food in a school cafeteria or other institution and involves the cleaning of kitchen equipment, silver and dishes.  Does related work as required. 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

• Sets up and clears off dining tables; changes table linen; 

• Prepares food trays and delivers to various assigned areas of the institution; 

• Serves meals; 

• Fills sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, napkin containers, relish trays; 

• Cleans and cuts vegetables; cuts baked goods; butters bread; makes sandwiches; 

• Polishes silverware, cleans trays, dining room tables and chairs; 

• Cleans dish and linen closets; 

• Cleans dining room; 

• Cleans utensils and equipment; 

• Washes dishes; 

• Assists with preparation of food as directed; 

• Unpacks and stores food; 

• May act as cashier; 

• May maintain records as directed; 

• May arrange and post informational material received from outside agencies;  

• May perform school monitoring or custodial duties on a substitute basis.  

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen equipment; working knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; physical strength and stamina; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.