FOOD SERVICES SUBSTITUTE
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee, perform various food
services duties including preparation, serving, setting up and selling foods; maintaining food
services facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Under the supervision of the Site Team Leader a substitute will prepare & cook a variety of foods according to standardized recipes, menus and operating timelines.
2. Set up work and serving areas; assure that serving lines, salad bars & a la carte items are adequately stocked with food, beverages, condiments and supplies. Assure that proper clean-up is done in-between serving periods.
3. Check production sheet to see what items belong on the salad bar.
4. Prepare, stock & serve school meals & a la carte food items to students and staff according to established procedures.
5. Cook & replenish food and supplies as necessary during serving periods.
6. Maintain kitchen serving and dining areas in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; clean serving counters milk coolers, refrigerator, freezers, storage areas, food containers and other equipment; wash, clean and store utensils, containers and kitchen equipment.
7. Package, label and store unused and leftover food. Store supplies according to established procedures.
8. Operate a variety of food services equipment, utensils and appliances in an efficient and safe manner.
9. Prepare and package, as instructed/as appropriate for serving.
10. Operate a calculator to assure accuracy and efficiency.
11. Perform other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
• Methods and procedures of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Sanitation and safety regulations.
• Washing hands – use disposable gloves.
• Basic arithmetical calculations and measurements.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Keep hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Perform food services duties including preparing food, setting up, serving and cleaning.
• Operate and maintain food services equipment and appliances in a safe and efficient manner and in sanitary conditions.
• Observe applicable health, safety and sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Collect monies, count monies and make change accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate with others using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School graduate or GED
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment and the Associated Tasks listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment and Associated Tasks, which may be required of positions in this class. Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Personnel Department for further information.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Food service facility environment; subject to: lifting, pulling, pushing, standing for long periods of time, subject to exposure to cleaning solvents and fumes; work on an ON-CALL, PART-TIME basis; locations will vary within the four school districts served by SCVSFSA. Maintain work and serving areas, kitchen equipment and utensils in clean order.
On-Call position; hours and sites will vary.
The Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. In accordance with INS regulations, individuals employed by this agency will be required to provide verification of legal residency in the United States by completing Form I-9, “Employment Eligibility Certificate.”