Cafeteria Assistant

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

403b retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers is hiring a part-time Cafeteria Assistant in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves assisting and serving meals in the cafeteria, cleaning food preparation areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of food service experience, and a valid food handling license. Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. This position offers various benefits including paid holidays and a 403b retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food service.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Valid driver license and vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assists and serves in the cafeteria and lunch program.
• Cleans utensils and food preparation areas to maintain hygiene.
• Collects payments for food items from students.

Skills

Food service experience

Team collaboration

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling license

Job description

Description

Employment status: Part‑time.

FLSA status: Non‑Exempt (Hourly).

Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 20 hours per week.

Reports to: Director.

Full‑time Benefits

• Paid holidays, holy days, 403b retirement, 401(a) pension plan, medical, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program, short‑term/long‑term disability.

Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary

The Cafeteria Assistant fulfills the mission of the Learning Center by assisting and serving in the cafeteria and lunch program within the framework of the Learning Center’s philosophy and organization. The Cafeteria Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director in implementing the center’s food program within the guidelines established by the center.

Position Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverage items (e.g. placing in steam tables, a la carte trays, filling racks, mobile carts, etc.) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Inspects food items, work areas, etc. (e.g. personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of preventing cross contamination of food borne illnesses.
• Loads carts, food warmers, trays, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items are available for transporting to other sites.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Uses proper body mechanics and cleaning procedures for the purpose of preventing accidental injuries to self and others.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution‑oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or directing to others.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in food service.

License and Credentials

• Food handling license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint‑based Applicant Clearinghouse screening

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.