Cafeteria Worker - High School

Position Description:

The cafeteria worker will receive daily instruction from the Executive Chef, Cafeteria Manager, and Director of Nutrition & Food Service.

Major Responsibilities:

1.Required to perform all aspects of meal stocking, serving, ala carte sales

2.Perform duties assigned by Cafeteria Supervisor or Executive Chef, including standing for long periods of time and lifting 35 lbs without assistance

3.Required to operate all POS and vending equipment

4.Clean as assigned by Executive Chef & Sous Chef, working with various household and industrial cleaners such as chlorine bleach, grease cutters, oven cleaners and sanitizer

5.Maintain high standards of work habits, sanitation and safety

6.Must keep hair restrained at all times when working with food

7.Must wear vinyl or plastic gloves while handling food

8.Understand oral and written instruction

9.Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality

10.Must deal courteously with the students, staff, parents and public

11.Maintains an effective working relationship with other employees

12.Attends all food service meetings and participates in the in-service training programs as scheduled by the department

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with students, staff and community members.
• High school or equivalency diploma. Serve Safe certification
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. The ability to express a service oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others and work with limited supervision.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Duties are typically performed in areas related to the kitchen. Work is performed walking or standing. Physical stamina is required to tolerate continuous standing, stooping, reaching, walking, bending and lifting objects weighing up to 35 lbs. is required in a non air conditioned kitchen
• Knowledge of basic operations of a school cafeteria