Cafeteria Worker - Elementary School

Position Description:The cafeteria worker will receive daily instruction from the Lead Cook on the tasks in which to complete for the day.

Major Responsibilities:Required to perform all aspects of meal production, serving, ala carte salesPerform duties assigned by cook, including standing for long periods of time and lifting 35 lbs without assistanceRequired to operate all commercial equipment in kitchen including convection ovens, mixers, food processor, meat slicer and microwaveMaintain daily production recordsClean as assigned by cook, working with various household and industrial cleaners such as chlorine bleach, grease cutters, oven cleaners and sanitizerMaintain high standards of work habits, sanitation and safetyMust keep hair restrained at all times when working with foodMust wear vinyl or plastic gloves while handling foodUnderstand oral and written instructionDemonstrates regular attendance and punctualityMust deal courteously with the students, staff, parents and publicMaintains an effective working relationship with other employeesAttends all food service meetings and participates in the in-service training programs as scheduled by the department

Skills and Knowledge Required:Basic computer skills/Cash RegisterMachinery related to job assignmentsAbility to be flexible and handle a variety of tasksAbility to work cooperatively with othersKnowledge of basic operations of a school cafeteriaDemonstrates a knowledge of basic mathThe ability to express a service oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others and work with limited supervision