DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is responsible food service work involving the performance of a variety of routine and manual tasks in a school cafeteria with emphasis placed on assisting the Cook or Cook-Manager in the routine preparation of certain foods such as desserts, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. Work is performed under general supervision with leeway permitted to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. May direct and oversee the work of Food Service Helpers. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Slices meats, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes for sandwiches, cheeseburgers, salads, etc.; Prepares a variety of sandwiches and salad plates; Makes a variety of salads such as tuna, chicken, egg, coleslaw, macaroni and place them in individual serving cups; Sets up trays for cooking hamburgers, french-fries, chicken and other frozen or prepared foods; Assists the Cook or Cook-Manager in the preparation of main courses su...