Cafeteria Assistant

Reid State Technical College; Evergreen (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid State Community College is seeking a cafeteria assistant to support kitchen setup, sanitation, food preparation, and cashier duties across shifts in line with strict sanitary procedures.

The role includes dishwashing, stocking deliveries, and assisting with meal prep while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and handling cash transactions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of food service operations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond quickly and analytically to problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen setup and ensure sanitary procedures are followed.
• Washes dishes during all meals in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Keeps all kitchen, cafeteria, and cafeteria restrooms clean at all times in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Empties trash and replace liners throughout day.
• Performs all cash registering duties.
• Receives deliveries and verifies quantity and quality of products.
• Put deliveries away in freezer, cooler, and storeroom immediately in accordance with procedures.
• Performs meal preparation including but not limited to: Preps desserts for lunch. Prepare all utensils, water buckets, etc. Set up line for dinner.
• Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures.
• Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Summary

• The cafeteria assistant provides kitchen setup, kitchen and cafeteria sanitation, food preparation, cashiering, and other food services responsibilities for shifts in accordance with all food service sanitary procedures.
• Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E5-06.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen setup and ensure sanitary procedures are followed.
• Washes dishes during all meals in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Keeps all kitchen, cafeteria, and cafeteria restrooms clean at all times in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Empties trash and replace liners throughout day.
• Performs all cash registering duties.
• Receives deliveries and verifies quantity and quality of products.
• Put deliveries away in freezer, cooler, and storeroom immediately in accordance with procedures.
• Performs meal preparation including but not limited to: Preps desserts for lunch. Prepare all utensils, water buckets, etc. Set up line for dinner.
• Performs preparation of next day business based upon shift in accordance with preparation procedures.
• Helps other cafeteria staff as necessary.

All positions at Reid State have the job responsibilities below

• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
• Becomes familiar with and adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
• Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Exhibits appropriate and satisfactory leadership within the College.
• Provides responsible, adequate, and satisfactory leadership on the campus and within the College.
• Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of position.
• Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of food service operations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond quickly and analytically to problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food service experience.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic computer skills.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.

The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.