Cafeteria Assistant - Peosta

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College is seeking a cafeteria worker to support food preparation and serving, operate cash transactions, and work with the cafeteria team to provide prompt, courteous service. The role involves maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas under state sanitation standards, lifting up to 60 pounds, and assisting with equipment washing.

High school diploma or equivalent is required; food service experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 60 pounds and meet high sanitation standards.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate prompt and courteous service.
• Assist with food preparation and serving as directed.
• Operate cash register transactions including cash, debit/credit, and meal plan cards.
• Assist in serving during hours of operation.
• Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff and work study.
• Maintain the food service area in accordance with state regulations (dishes, pans, etc.).
• Assist in utensil and equipment washing in compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Demonstrate the values of the college through prompt and courteous service. Assist with food preparation and serving as directed. Operate cash register transactions to include cash, debit/credit, and meal plan cards. Assist with serving during hours of operation. Work collaboratively with all cafeteria staff and work study. Maintain the food service area in accordance with state regulations (dishes, pans, etc.). Assist in utensil and equipment washing in compliance with state regulations.

Essential Functions

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food preparation areas in accordance with state regulations. Attend college meetings and serve on committees as requested. Promote cafeteria services to college employees and students. Report needed repairs of kitchen equipment to the Cafeteria Manager. Must be willing to assist college work study employees as needed. Must be able to demonstrate effective practices of maintaining privacy and security of vendor, employee, and student information.

Qualifications

Lift up to 60 pounds and ability to meet high standards for sanitation and cleanliness. Experience in food service preferred but not required. High school graduate or equivalent.