GENERAL HELPER CLASS I

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Assists in the preparation, serving and clean-up for a variety of foods.
• Prepares, sets-up and serves food for serving lines.
• Performs cashiering duties
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment.
• Performs clean-up duties, including sweeping, mopping, pot and dish washing.
• Complies with Physical Demands of the position.
• Complies with all Environmental Health Regulations and FANS Policies.

DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:

• Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, upholds, and enforces rules, administrative directivesand regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of the Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
• Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attends staff meetings and participates on committees within area of responsibility.
• Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• High standards of personal hygiene and sanitation.
• Basic math skills with the ability to exchange currency.
• Ability to measure and accurately use measuring devices.
• Ability to identify emergency situations and report to appropriate personnel.
• Knowledge of hygiene and sanitation, tools and equipment, food temperatures and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of safety, cleaning and sanitizing methods.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Certificate as required by USDA
• USDA Professional Standards = 4 CEU's annually

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Satisfactory completion of training in food sanitation and safety