Cafeteria Assistant

ST Rose of Lima Church

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

ST Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro, TN, seeks a part-time Cafeteria Assistant to support daily meal service. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving duties, and keeping kitchen and serving areas clean and organized.

You will work closely with the Cafeteria Manager to ensure smooth lunch service during school days. The ideal candidate is hardworking, punctual, and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, with strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Hardworking and courteous.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
  • Punctual and dependable with good people skills.
  • Able to follow safety protocols and keep areas clean.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with food preparation, service, storage, and cleaning per procedures.
  • Ensure proper food handling as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and serving areas.
  • Assist students through lunch line efficiently.

Skills

Hardworking
People skills
Team player
Punctual
Safety conscious
English proficiency

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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