Job Title

Cafeteria Monitor 

Salary Scale

FS

Location

Schools

PSC Code 

105004

Reports To

Culinary Service Director-Chartwells 

Shift Type

Full Time/Exempt

General Statement of Job 

To serve food from the school cafeteria in an attractive, nutritious, and tasty manner, and keep the cafeteria clean, sanitary and attractive. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves nutritious, tasty, and attractive foods from the daily menu using a variety of food service equipment.

• Cleans cafeteria pots, pans, stoves, utensils, tables, floors, chairs, and other kitchen equipment.

• Greets guests, students, and staff in a friendly and respectful manner.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions 

Physical Requirements:  

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, adding machine, kitchen appliances and utensils, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, stoop, kneel, push, pull, etc. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to fifty pounds.

Data Conception:  

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:  

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes training employees, giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

Language Ability:  

Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, food manuals, recipes, reports, etc. Requires the ability to prepare menus, records, memos, reports, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:  

Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a staff; to learn and understand principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude:  

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds.

Numerical Aptitude:  

Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time.  

Form/Spatial Aptitude:  

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; identify harmonious or contrasting combinations as in cooking; and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination:  

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and kitchen machinery; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity:  

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, knives, kitchen utensils.  etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Interpersonal Temperament:  

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.

Physical Communications:  

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing:  perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Training and Education 

Requires a high school diploma supplemented by five to eleven months of experience in commercial food preparation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Performance Evaluation Criteria 

Job Knowledge:

 Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.  Has the ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of the standard tools, materials and practices of the trade. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.  

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.  Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work:

Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District.

Dependability:

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, District policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability.  Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment:

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives.  Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations.  Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.  Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body to ensure student safety and well-being

Cooperation:

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction, and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same.  Questions such as instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District. 

Relationships:

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and district benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the District and to project a good district image.  Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the District. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District. Interacts effectively with higher management, co-workers and the public.

Coordination of Work:

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.  Avoids duplication of effort.  Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.  Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.  

Safety:

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies.  Sees that standards are not violated.  Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.  

DISCLAIMER:  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Terms of Employment 

 183 day work agreement. Salary and work year to be established by the district.