DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CASHIER HELPER II

FUNCTION

Performs moderately difficult work in the performance of food service work involving receiving and recording revenues for meals and assisting with kitchen production including cooking and preparing food.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Nutrition Manager.   The Nutrition Manager will at least annually evaluate the Cashier/Helper's performance.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receive revenues for account prepayments and for meal and all other food sales on a daily basis.

Record the number of free, reduced price, and paid student meals served as well as any other meal sales on a daily basis.   Record all other food sales on a daily basis.

Count revenues with one other school nutrition program employee, complete all appropriate deposit procedures including taking money in sealed bank bag to designated school office personnel for securing safely until pick up.

Keep the snack inventory.

Assist in preparing menu items for cooking and serving including, but not limited to, entrees, breads, salads, fresh fruits, vegetables and desserts.

Set up food serving stations and serves, clean and store dishes, utensils, cafeteria equipment and food supplies; clean work areas; operate kitchen equipment.

Assist with supervision of student help.

Operate a computerized cash register; accept payments for food when necessary.  

Assist in the maintenance of school cafeteria records, orders and inventory supplies.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTACTS

Frequent contact with students, staff and parents.   The majority of contacts are in person.

CONDITIONS OF WORK   

Work involves standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling.

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of reading, writing and business math; ability to perform basic mathematics; knowledge of commonly encountered commercial kitchen equipment and utensils and their safe handling and operation; knowledge of proper food handling, cleaning and storage. The ability to perform the following work activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

¨        Maintain accurate and detailed statistical and/or confidential records and documentation.

¨        Perform basic arithmetic functions.

¨        Operate a computerized cash register.

¨        Prepare deposit slips and correctly balance daily revenue receipts.

¨        Establish and maintain a cooperative and positive relationship with others (parents, students, and staff) contacted in the course of work.

¨        Work independently.

¨        Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

¨        Operate cooking and food preparation equipment.

¨        Prepare food in accordance with applicable guidelines.

¨        Listen and communicate orally with students and staff.

¨        Ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 35 lbs.

¨        Ability to stand for long periods of time.

¨        Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some experience in commercial or institutional food preparation and high school graduation or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.