LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-HR Department

Food Service Assistant

Job Group: Food Service

Classification: Classified

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade 2 on the Classified Salary Structure (9 Months) 3.5 hours per day

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, prepares and serves food and cleans kitchen equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Participates in preparing a variety of foods, such as soups, salads, meats, vegetables, breads, and desserts.
2. Makes sandwich fillings and prepares sandwiches.
3. Sets up foods prepared for serving on counters and steam tables.
4. Serves food at mealtime and performs cashier duties as assigned.
5. Accurately accounts for food prepared and sold.
6. Operates various kitchen equipment.
7. Cleans kitchen equipment and area, floors, scrubs counters, and cleans tables.
8. Stores and takes care of supplies.
9. Counts inventory when assigned.
10. Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
11. Performs and participates in other related duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or designee.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Ability to interpret and follow instructions.
2. Ability to learn to operate kitchen equipment.
3. Ability to perform elementary mathematics.
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability to work under pressure.
6. Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
7. Ability to safely move and relocate heavy objects.
8. Ability to work cooperatively with employees, parents and students.
9. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
10. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

None

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Cognitive ability and dexterity to operate office equipment for long periods of time. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit and stand for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle periodic lifting and moving of boxes. Reaching for items above and below waist level. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Strength: Exert force to 50 lbs., occasionally; or negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Mobility to work in a typical kitchen setting and use standard kitchen equipment, stamina to remain standing and to maintain concentration for an extended period of time. Vision: Frequent near acuity, occasional far acuity. Vision to read printed materials, a VDT screen, or other monitoring devices.

Environmental Conditions: Climate-controlled kitchen setting with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate noise to loud for occasional to frequent time periods.

Hazards: Ovens, kitchen equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

(Mark with an X, leave blank where not applicable)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

LESS THAN 25% OF TIME

25% TO 49% OF TIME

50% TO 74% OF TIME

75% TO 100% OF TIME

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Bending/Stooping/

Squatting/Twisting

X

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Reaching above of body

X

Reaching away from body

X

Climbing Stairs

Climbing while working (ladder, stools, roofs, poles)

Balancing

Lifting &/Or Carrying objects:

Up to 50 Pounds or 1/3 Bodyweight

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Grasping/ Gripping

X

Handling

X

Applying Torque (arms)

Fine Manipulation

X

Repetitive Work

X

Weight Bearings

Typing, Keyboarding, or Entering Data

Computer Monitor/ CRT

Driving a Vehicle

Working Alone

Operating Machinery or Equipment:

Heavy Equipment

Vibrating Equipment

Power Tools

Machine/Electrical Hazards

X

Ladders ≥ 6 Feet

Personal Protective Equipment

X

Respirator Use

Work Conditions:

High Noises

X

Heights

Confined Spaces

Heat Stress

X

Cold Stress

UV Exposure

Hazardous Chemical/Waste

>8 Hrs Day

Overtime/Irregular Hrs

Senses:

Eyes

X

Visually Demanding Work

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Depth Perception

Basic Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Protection

Speech Discrimination

X

Audio Alarms

X

Ability to Smell

X

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 463-6800.

Primary Location:
Fernley, NV
Salary Range:
$11.32 - $13.07 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Part-Time