Cafeteria Cook

Newton ISD; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton ISD is seeking a Cafeteria Cook to support daily meal service in the school kitchen. The Food Service Worker will prepare and portion meals, follow approved recipes, and maintain food quality while meeting menu requirements.

Under a Cafeteria Manager, the role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and accurate record-keeping. The position is nonexempt, requires standing for long periods, and involves operating kitchen equipment to deliver meals on schedule.

Qualifications

• Understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Operate tools and equipment according to safety standards and maintain cleanliness, health and safety.
• Handle cashier functions, record food requisitions and orders, maintain daily food preparation records, and promote teamwork.

Skills

Written and verbal food prep safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Food production procedures

Basic math

Job description

Cafeteria Cook

Job Description

Job Title: Food Service Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager Date Revised: 2013

Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.

Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.

Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.

Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

Handle and record cashier functions accurately.

Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.

Maintain daily food preparation records.

Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.