Cafeteria Worker

Jefferson School District 251; Poland; On-site; PLN 104,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Poland is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to assist in providing nutritious meals for students and staff. The role requires knowledge of kitchen management, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a Food Handlers Card. This is an 'at-will' position, offering flexibility in employment.

Qualifications

• Possess a current Food Handlers Card.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Available to work on short notice in any cafeteria position.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to try new ideas and adapt to cafeteria needs.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Available to work on short notice in any cafeteria position.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Board-approved alternatives may be considered.

Responsibilities

• To serve the students and staff nutritious and attractive meals.
• Participates in the preparation and serving of food.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Participates in the cleaning of kitchen, serving, storage, and dining areas.
• Knows and follows health and sanitation procedures.
• Performs dishwashing duties as assigned.
• Performs major cleaning assignments at regularly scheduled intervals as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and completes assigned paperwork.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of kitchen procedures and management

Strong math and communication skills

Ability to work with staff, students and the public

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff (non-certified)/ Food Service Support Staff
• Date Posted: 6/1/2025
• Location: Various Locations in the District
• Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year

TITLE

Cafeteria Worker

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures and management.
• Possess a current Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to work with staff, students and the public.
• Strong math and communication skill
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to try new ideas.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Available to work on short notice in any cafeteria position.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOALS

To serve the students and staff nutritious and attractive meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and warmth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knows and follows nutritional guidelines.
• Participates in the preparation and serving of food.
• Prepares and packs food to be sent to satellite schools.
• Participates in the cleaning of kitchen, serving, storage, and dining areas.
• Knows and follows health and sanitation procedures.
• Performs dishwashing duties as assigned.
• Performs major cleaning assignments at regularly scheduled intervals as directed by the cafeteria manager.
• Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains accurate records and completes assigned paperwork.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is an "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of Jefferson School District 251

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Child Nutrition Director in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.