JOB TITLE

SUBSTITUTE CAFE CARETAKER

REPORTS TO

CAFE MANAGER

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

NUTRITION SERVICES

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

AS NEEDED, 4 HOUR MINIMUM

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

8241

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

SUBSTITUTE

DATE APPROVED

04/21/2020

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Must complete a training course for certification of beginning food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

POSITION SUMMARY

To create a positive environment that aligns with the vision for the Nutrition Services Department. 

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare a variety of foods in large quantities, under the direction of full-time nutrition services staff.  

Maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.

Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.

Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed.

Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils, and appliances in compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required; 

Utilize proper methods of handling foods while assisting in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers.

Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment, including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required. 

Collect money and make correct change.

Performs related duties as assigned by Cafeteria Manager, Director of Nutrition Services and/or Superintendent.

Contribute to a District culture of cafeteria caretaking.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving, and storage.  

Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking, and serving food.

Health and safety regulations.

Basic computer, math, and cashiering skills.  

Ability to operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.  

Ability to follow, adjust, and extend recipes.  

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while sitting, standing and/or walking.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.