Cafe Associate - Food & Nutrition

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: CAFE ASSOCIATE

CALENDAR: 1811H PART TIME 1911FT FULL TIME (9 MONTHS)

SALARY: GRADE 106 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

To assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food in a quantity food service operation using safe and efficient food handling practices; and to provide accurate and efficient point-of-sale operations while adhering to excellence in customer service

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire
• Experience in food preparation & handling desired
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Must display the ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
• Ability to keep accurate records and operate a computerized cash register/computer
• The ability to operate institutional equipment is desired
• Must display the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community regarding the school food and nutrition programs
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
• Adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
• Collect and account for prepayment and real-time transactions of student meals
• Maintain an appropriate change fund for registers
• Accurately perform cashier duties and end-of-day procedures as requested
• Prepare, stock, and maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
• Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line, and provide monitoring and guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines
• Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers, and freezers
• Set up serving line with appropriate equipment, adhering to safety measures
• Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
• Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
• Assist the manager in monitoring and verifying HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizing, and storage logs
• Ensure product quality by visual inspection and adherence to cooking/serving guidelines
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

• Function effectively as a team member
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community
• Positively accept direction
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students and…