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FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Job Code: 2235
Pay Grade: 010
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
  

This key position performs a variety of duties in preparing and servicing food and assisting in coordinating activities of food service employees.

Work is performed under general supervision of a designated supervisor and is reviewed for conformance to prescribed policies and procedures.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

  • Assists in inventorying food supplies and maintaining lists of supplies to be purchased.
  • Sets up serving line and assists in the serving of prepared food.
  • Cooks and bakes foods from prepared menus including options for special dietary needs.
  • Cleans kitchen equipment, utensils, and facilities.
  • Assists in inspecting work areas for maintenance of proper cleanliness standards.
  • Mixes liquid food formulas as directed by physicians or dieticians.
  • Assumes responsibility for efficient operation of dietary section during off-shift hours and in absence of supervisor.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  

High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) month of experience in institutional cooking. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
 
Preferences
  

Possess the following:

Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in preparing food on a large scale.

Knowledge of sanitation and personal hygiene standards required in food preparation and service.

Knowledge of a variety of standard cooking recipes and the ability to work therefrom.

Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and to use kitchen and cooking utensils in a large-scale food preparation.

Ability to coordinate workers engaged in food service activities.

Ability to follow and transmit oral and written instructions.


8/5/2025