Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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CDL License with school bus endorsement and current Bus Driver Pocket Card
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Some experience in quantity food preparation is preferred.
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Some experience operating delivery-type vehicles preferred.
Nature of Work
Under supervision, performs all tasks in the cafeteria pertaining to food preparation, serving, and cleanup. The employee operates small, medium-sized, or large capacity vehicles transporting children on established or special routes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.
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Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
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Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.
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Skill in use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
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Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.
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Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus.
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Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
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Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses.
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General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
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Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
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Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus.
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Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.
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Ability to maintain a clean school bus.
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Ability to complete required reports.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
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Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Essential Job Functions:
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Read simple recipes and directions for quantity and follows directions.
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Gathers items as directed by recipe.
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Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
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Stores food and equipment in specified locations.
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Mixes and stirs ingredients.
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Slices and chops food.
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Adds garnishes to food.
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Places food in proper place on serving line.
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Proportions and serves foods on serving line.
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Follow items outlined in the “Child Nutrition Employees Duties, Responsibilities and Dress Code”.
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Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.
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Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards.
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Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal.
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Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.
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Transports only authorized students.
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Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.
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Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene of the accident until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.
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Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
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Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.
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Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers (replace All-Out Flag or turn off child minder alarm), and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
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Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.