DINUBA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAFETERIA/NOON DUTY AIDE
3 Hours Daily – Varies per Site
50% Cafeteria/50% Noon Duty
JOB TITLE: Cafeteria/Noon Duty Aide
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dinuba Unified School District Cafeteria/Noon Duty Aide is under the direction of the Food Service
Director and is responsible for assisting in preparing, cooking, baking, selling and serving a variety of food;
preparing assigned food serving area; perform routine food service activities related to the setting up of serving
areas; maintain an orderly, safe and sanitary food service area. The Cafeteria/Noon Duty Aide will be
responsible for cultivating excellence in food services. In addition, noon aide duties will be to assist in
supervision of the activities of students in the cafeteria or lunchroom during lunch and do related work as
required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):
The Cafeteria/Noon Duty Aide will possess a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a valid CPR and First
Aid certification; a Serve Safe Certificate; possess a valid California Drivers’ license; and have knowledge of
the proper methods of preparing, cooking, serving and storing foods and proper methods of sanitation and
safety.
The ability to read and understand operations manuals and recipes; understand and carry out oral and
written directions; operate a variety of food service equipment safely; count money and make change
accurately; maintain a cooperative working relationship; and to meet schedules and timelines.
Basic needs and requirements of students; safety procedures and requirements; ability to direct, guide and
organize students; recognize activities and conditions which may be unsafe; learn applicable policies,
procedures and practices rapidly; handle emergencies in case of accident or illness; successful experience
interacting with children; understand and carry out oral and written directions; work cooperatively with
those contacted in the course of work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:
1. Assist in the preparation of food items following standard recipes and procedures.
2. Chop, slice, mix, grate and assemble food items for sandwiches, salads, and main dishes as assigned.
3. Set up assembly line for hot and cold dishes according to established time lines and procedures;
prepare salad bar with food, utensils and other required items.
4. Serve food items to students, faculty and staff, apportion fruits, vegetables and other items according
to established guidelines; replenish food as needed.
5. Clean dishes, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment; wash serving and food preparation
areas; maintain serving areas and kitchen in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition.
6. Operate a variety of kitchen equipment including mixer, fryer, slicer, can opener, dishwasher,
warmer, ovens and others.
7. Assist with the preparation and serving of food for special events and luncheons as assigned.
8. Assist in the storage of food service food items, supplies and materials.
9. Perform related duties as assigned by Food Services Director, site Principal or the
District Superintendent.
10. Observe and monitor activities of students during lunchtime
11. Attend meetings, classes and in-service training.
12. Willingness to be flexible in location duty reassignments as needed.
13. Perform routine and repetitive work to completion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned duties and responsibilities
of this job description are the following essential physical requirements:
1
2
Seldom
Occasional
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=
Less than 25%
25-50%
3
4
Often
Very Frequent
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51-75%
76% and above
2
1.
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
4
2.
Ability to stand, walk and circulate for extended periods of time.
4
3.
4
4.
Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
and observing students.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
4
5.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
2
6.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch and crawl.
4
7.
Ability to reach and stretch in all directions.
2
8.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
2
9.
Ability to carry 50 pounds.
2
10. Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
4
11. Ability to handle, hold and grasp.
3
12. Ability to twist at the waist right and left.
Employee
Date
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are
not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel
so classified.
Board Approved: 02/11/14