Hybrid ID 6483 Food Services Assistant I - 3 hours/day for 180 days/year bei Lake Oswego School District

Essential duties of this position include the following tasks.  Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned at any time.

1. Prepares and serves daily meals (a la carte, serving lines and carts) using planned menus and production sheets.  Ensures compliance with quality and portion control guidelines.  Daily cleans utensils, dishes, and kitchen equipment.
2. Maintains a high degree of sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen and storage facilities.  Maintains proper storage of all supplies and goods that are needed for the food service program.  Stores and retrieves food as necessary.
3. Maintains a healthy working environment by strictly complying with federal, state and district regulations, policies and guidelines, including proper lifting techniques, and proper and efficient equipment operation.
4. Maintains necessary records and quality assurance check sheets.
5. Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system.
6. Operate and maintain commercial food preparation equipment.
7. Communicate with staff members to accomplish daily tasks.
8. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures.
9. ?Consistent, daily and punctual attendance

1. Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions. 
2. Observes ergonomics of both standing and sitting including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment.
3. Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties.
4. Performs other duties as assigned

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED is required. Prior experience working in a kitchen or food production setting is preferred.  Familiarity with basic first aid procedures is required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on listening to others, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruptions. Interacts with staff and students appropriately.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate English fluently both verbally and in writing. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents and staff. Ability to read and interpret documents including governmental regulations, safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions/ instruction manuals. Ability to prepare routine reports with high degrees of accuracy and professionalism.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, proportions and volume. Ability to read and interpret various charts, bar graphs and similar visual data depictions.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving more than one variable.
• Computer Skills: Ability to effectively use office computers and internet access for email, word processing and database manipulation.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to exercise good judgment and work effectively in a dynamic environment. Familiarity with operation and maintenance of commercial food preparation equipment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Valid Oregon Food Handlers Card (ORFoodHandlers) or be able to obtain required. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and First Aid Card preferred. Have or able to obtain various certificates, licenses and/or registrations as required by federal, state or local law(s) and/or determined by the District.