Cafeteria Assistant

Saint Rose

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 19,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Saint Rose Cafeteria is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Assistant to support daily lunch operations in Murfreesboro, TN. You will assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup, and work with the Cafeteria Manager to keep the kitchen and serving areas clean and efficient.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, safety protocols and teamwork, with part-time hourly pay on school days plus training days. Strong English communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Hardworking and courteous.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for a prolonged period.
  • Punctual, dependable and good with people.
  • Is a team player.
  • Able to follow all safety protocols.
  • Proficient use of the English language.
  • Must be free of any contagious or communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with all phases of food preparation, service, proper food storage, and cleaning.
  • Ensure proper food handling according to the State of Tennessee Health Department.
  • Work with the cafeteria manager and staff to keep kitchen and serving areas clean.
  • Help students move efficiently through the lunch line.

Skills

Hardworking
Courteous
Punctual
Dependable
Good with People
Team Player
Follow Safety Protocols
Proficient in English
Free of Contagious Diseases
Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Assistant

Supervised by: Cafeteria Manager

Part-time when school is in session

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Supervises: None

Start Date: December 14 (School Closes for Christmas Break December 18 and is back in session January 5)

The cafeteria assistant assists in the preparation, serving and clean-up of the cafeteria daily. He/She works with the cafeteria manager and staff to ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean, properly maintained and that students move efficiently through the lunch line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with all phases of food preparation, service, proper food storage, and cleaning according to established procedures and methods according to the direction of the Cafeteria Manager. This is to ensure proper food handling according to the State of Tennessee Health Department.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Hardworking and courteous
  • Ability to lift boxes (up to 50 pounds, stay on one’s feet for a prolonged period of time and clean equipment)
  • Punctual, dependable and good with people
  • Is a team player
  • Able to follow all safety protocols
  • Proficient use of the English language.
  • Must be free of any contagious or communicable diseases
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
  • Part-time: Hourly wage, working only on days the cafeteria serves students plus three days per year for training, pre-opening set-up and closing of cafeteria at year’s end.
  • Non-Exempt
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