Job Description – Cafeteria Worker
Prepares, produces, heats, cooks, and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area.
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Prepares and produces a variety of foods including soups, entrees, meats, vegetables, desserts, breads, salads, sandwiches, beverages, or other foods and beverages as specified by the menus, recipes, and production records.
- Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.
- Operates kitchen equipment such as electric mixers, slicers, choppers and grinders.
- Utilizes kitchenware such as knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
- Practices safe food handling according to HACCP and LA County Health Department
- Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
- Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
- Mops floors and disposes of waste according to the Food Services Operating Procedures, OSHA, the State, and LA County Health Department processes and procedures.
- Receives, labels, and stores food and supplies according to produce and Food Service HACCP Standards.
- Assists in taking inventory.
- Assists in preparing sales, production and other reports.
- May accept and count money, tickets, or cards for redemption of foods and beverages during breakfast, nutrition, lunch, snacks, or other special meal periods in accordance with the regulations of the National
School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Proof of High School Graduation or Equivalency
Knowledge of:
- Methods of preparing, producing, heating, cooking, and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen
- Use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment
- Food storage methods
- Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Customer Service
An Independent Public School
Ability to:
- Prepare, produce, heat, cook and serve a variety of foods
- Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties
- Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students
- Work in large groups and crowds
- Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene
- Read, write, and communicate in English
- Count money and make change accurately
- Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis
Special Physical Requirements:
- Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Stand and walk on concrete and tile floors for long periods of time
- Withstand a wide range of temperatures
- Work in refrigerated areas
This description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of the position at any time.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.45 - $28.86 per hour
Expected hours: 17.5 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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