Food Service Assistant - Districtwide (185 Days)

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To support the Food & Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) Department by performing meal preparation, service, cashier and cleaning duties at the school campus. Adhere to high level of safety and sanitation standards.<br><br><ul><li> Assist and prepare food and beverage for breakfast, lunch, supper and other programs according to standardized recipes and guidelines to serve students and staff in a safe and efficient manner </li><li> Complete pre-preparation of meals according to the department's standardized recipes; check and report the availability of food and supplies to Cafeteria Supervisor in advance of food preparation </li><li> Properly use and maintain equipment in the preparation and service of meals, reporting malfunctions promptly to Cafeteria Supervisor </li><li> Perform cashier, dish washing and meal serving duties as instructed by Cafeteria Supervisor. Keep count of meals served, monies collected and record temperature of food, refrigeration and freezer equipment, as directed </li><li> Comply with sanitation standards as established by the City Health Department and FCNS </li><li> Assist with proper storage of food and supplies as instructed by Cafeteria Supervisor </li><li> Set-up, monitor and replenish serving stations, as required </li><li> Serve meals to customers as directed by Cafeteria Supervisor ensuring correct portion sizes, meal requirements and time standards as established by department </li><li> Read labels and use appropriate chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment, work area and utensils </li><li> Clean cafeteria and/or kitchen area which include wiping down tables, pick up trash, sweeping and mopping floor, cleaning equipment, putting trash cans in proper location and putting up cafeteria seating </li><li> Routinely lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. unassisted and up to 50 lbs. with assistance </li><li> Attend training(s) as scheduled </li><li> Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned </li><li> All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate </li><li> Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent (USA equivalency) preferred </li><li> Six months food service experience preferred </li><li> Approved City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification </li><li> Knowledge of methods, material, equipment and appliances used in food preparation </li><li> Effective planning and organizational skills </li><li> Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language to perform functions <br><br></li></ul><strong>Work Locations<br><br></strong>Food & Child Nutrition Services<br><br><strong>Job<br><br></strong>Food Service Assistant<br><br><strong>Schedule<br><br></strong>Full-time<br><br><strong>Shift<br><br></strong>Day Shift<br><br><strong>Minimum Salary<br><br></strong>17.14<br><br><strong>Job Posting<br><br></strong>Nov 4, 2025

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