Prineville, Oregon Crook County School District
Job Title: Nutrition Services Cafeteria Lead - Barnes Butte Elementary

Work Days: 7 hours per day; 182 days per year

Reports to: Nutrition Services Supervisor

FLSA Status: Classified - Non-Exempt

Start Date: August 28, 2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Supervisor, the NS Cafeteria Lead coordinates the efficient operation of the National School Breakfast & National School Lunch Program at their assigned school site. In addition, NS Cafeteria Lead directs up to two cafeteria attendants and possibly several student workers; and performs additional food preparation, serving, and cleaning duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain standards of efficiency, sanitation and safety throughout the Food Service Department.
2. Establish work routines, provide adequate instruction and training and assign duties to site staff.
3. Set up student meal serving facilities for operation each day.
4. Coordinate cooking times to ensure food is as fresh as possible.
5. Cook, portion, assemble and serve large volume of entrees transported from Central Kitchen in a timely manner.
6. Prepare salads, fruit and vegetables for salad bar.
7. Ensure food service areas are stocked at all times: condiment station, utensils, etc.
8. Operate POS system, receive cash & meal account deposits, and keep required records.
9. Order, inventory and store salad bar and cafeteria supplies.
10. Review weekly planner and inform NS Supervisor of any necessary adjustments.
11. Coordinate and participate in cleaning of utensils, dishes, trays, and cafeteria and kitchen equipment.
12. Count cash or verify count and prepare bank deposit forms daily; take bank deposit to bank.
13. Maintain records and prepare reports.
14. Communicate with parents and staff as necessary.
15. Work with custodian and maintenance staff to clean and maintain Food Service area and equipment.
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Able to relate well to students, staff and public.
3. Read, understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
4. Be able to perform basic arithmetic.
5. Adhere to the Federal requirements of a drug-free workplace.
6. Possess knowledge and ability to perform the basic management of the Food Service program including:

• Plan quantities and prepare meals for several hundred students.
• Keep necessary records in an accurate manner.
• Supervise the work and training of others, delegating responsibilities when appropriate.
• Adhere to proper food handling and kitchen sanitation procedures at all times.
• Employ proper methods of cleaning and maintaining food service areas.

1. Work effectively with minimum supervision.
2. Two years experience in a Cook's Assistant, Head Cook, or other comparable position in a school Food Service program.
3. Possess or be able to obtain a First Aid and CPR certification.
4. Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers card.
5. Possess or be able to obtain Serve Safe certification, or other comparable food service management certification.
6. Courses in food service preparation, sanitation and safety desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Food preparation environment subject to heat, cold and loud equipment noise.
2. Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
3. Lift, move and be able to carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
4. Responsibilities require the ability to stand for long periods of time.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

If hired, you will be required to read and sign this job description.