JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN Purpose Statement: The job of Food Service Technician is done for the purpose/s of supporting assigned school site administrators by providing general clerical support, information and/or direction and responding to inquiries from parents, students and staff. This job reports to Director of Food Service Essential Functions • Communicates with parents, vendors, etc. as may be required for the purpose of responding to their inquiries and/or directing them to appropriate personnel. • Compiles data from a variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements. • Maintains a variety of files, documents and student records (e.g. lunch lists, monthly attendance reports, lunch program applications, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information. • Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting Food Service and/or site personnel (e.g. Account Technician, Food Service Senior Secretary, Food Service Production Manager, etc.). • Prepares written materials (e.g. forms, reports, memos, letters, billing, quotes, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information. • Processes documents and materials (e.g. lunch applications, letters, reports, mail, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and conformance to established procedures prior to disseminating information to appropriate parties. • Responds to inquiries of students, staff, other educational institutions and/or the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as requested. Other Functions • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; professional telephone etiquette; and utilizing pertinent software applications. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: business telephone etiquette; modern office equipment; concepts of grammar and punctuation; data entry; and keyboarding. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; establishing effective working relationships; and working with constant interruptions. Job Description:Food Service Technician Printed 3/8/2006 Page 1 Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organization’s services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment. Experience Job related experience is required. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Required Testing Certificates & Licenses As required for position Current Typing Certificate at an acceptable rate of speed. Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances None Specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance TB Clearance FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt Unit II 42 Job Description:Food Service Technician Printed 3/8/2006 Page 2