Cafeteria Helper - Konawaena Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 43,010 - 58,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Vacation days

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking Cafeteria Helper staff at the Kealakekua location to support school meal services. The role involves food prep, portioning, stocking, serving students and staff, and maintaining sanitary conditions across kitchen and dining areas.

Position requires basic English reading/writing, ability to follow instructions, and the ability to work with a team. Primary duties include inventory support, labeling leftovers, and attending staff trainings as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English.
• Follow oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with food service staff to ensure meals meet service times.
• Review production records and secure necessary ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare simple meal items and assemble salads, sandwiches, and baked goods.
• Portion and pack items for satellite feeding; set up serving counters for meal service.
• Clean work areas and maintain sanitation of utensils, equipment, and floors.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This posting will be used to fill various Cafeteria Helper positions at the specified location.

Salary Range

Cafeteria Helper, BC-02: $4,534.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates and works closely with other food service employees to ensure menu items are prepared in a timely manner to meet meal service times and/or satellite delivery schedule.
• Reviews daily production records and secures necessary ingredients/food items and equipment for preparation purposes.
• Cleans and prepares fresh fruits and vegetables; prepares simple meal items such as toast, rice, and cereals; assembles items such as salads, sandwiches, and baked goods; and may assist with the preparation of meal items for students with dietary needs.
• Portions and packs menu items for satellite feeding.
• Sets up serving counters for meal service, serves students and staff, and replenishes food and other supplementary items as needed.
• Washes pots, pans, plates, and other kitchen equipment and utensils; washes dish towels, aprons, caps, etc.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, serving counters, dining areas, and washrooms in a neat, clean, sanitary, and orderly manner; thoroughly cleans and sanitizes utensils and equipment after use; and sweeps, scrubs, and mops kitchen and dining room floors.
• Properly labels, stores, and/or disposes leftover foods.
• Receives provisions ordered, documents product temperature if applicable, and reports discrepancies to School Food Services Manager; dates and stores goods in proper manner and place; records supplies and ingredients used; and assists in completing monthly inventory and maintaining routine records as directed.
• Oversees the work of student helper(s) assigned to the school kitchen.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, workshops, and in‑service training; achieves the annual minimum required training hours as outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess the ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English, follow oral and written instructions, and perform simple arithmetic. Such abilities may be demonstrated by graduation from high school or work experience which required the cited abilities.

Experience Calculation

Calculation of experience is based on full‑time, 40‑hour workweeks. Part‑time experience is pro‑rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Benefits

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take‑home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax‑savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE‑TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre‑tax dollars to an employee‑selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

Education & Experience Requirement

Applicants must possess the ability to read, write and understand oral and written English, follow oral and written instructions, and perform simple arithmetic. Such abilities may be demonstrated by graduation from high school or work experience which required the cited abilities.