Food Service Assistant I

Henderson, Kentucky

Henderson County Board of Education
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BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving areas and the serving of food to students and staff; perform cashiering duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
  • Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
  • Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
  • Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment.
  • Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
  • Count money and prepare moneyboxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
  • Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
  • Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage.
  • Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF and ABILITY TO:
  • Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
  • Basic math and cashiering skills.
  • Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Proper lifting techniques.Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
  • Serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
  • Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
  • Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
  • Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
  • Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Meet schedules and time lines.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Lift heavy objects.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Must be at least 18 years of age, supply proof of a high school diploma or GED.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: a physical exam, TB risk assessment, CAN Check, drug screen and a criminal background check. This position will be 6 hrs per day, 5 days per week, 182 days per year, for the 2025-26 school year.

Salary is based on years of experience. Please see for our salary schedule and a breakdown of how employees are paid.

MUNIS Code: 7234
Date Posted: 01 May 2025
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