Cafeteria Helper - Temporary/Long Term Substitute

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS

Oberlin (OH)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Oberlin City Schools is seeking a part-time cafeteria assistant to support breakfast and lunch service. The role offers a base rate of pay of $16.26 per hour and a schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with paid hours of 5.25 per day.

The successful candidate will assist in food preparation, service, and cleanup, read recipes, maintain inventory, and help ensure a safe, orderly cafeteria. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and ServSafe certification are required, along with a clear criminal

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrates aptitude and attitude for successful performance of the responsibilities and goals.
  • Able to safely and comfortable lift and hold up to 50 lbs with assistance of co-worker.
  • Meets all mandated health requirements.
  • Documentation of a clear criminal record.
  • Has a current ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
  • Ability to read recipes and cook food in large quantities.
  • Maintains the supply of foods offered and replenishes regularly during meal service periods.
  • Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas, washing of all trays, utensils, and equipment used that day, including the hot carts and cold carts.
  • Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the supervisor.
  • Assumes responsibility for proper storage and disposal of unused foods.
  • Complete monthly inventory and/or tally sheets. Organize and store supplies properly.
  • Be able to take responsibility of kitchen when supervisor is absent as designated.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the cafeteria.
  • Knowledge of all kitchen equipment set up and break down procedures.
  • Dispenses beverages, completes beverage inventories and submits beverage orders as required.
  • Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.
  • Accurately counts daily receipts, prepares proper documentation, and delivers as required.
  • Complete proper closing procedures.
  • Works cooperatively with all cafeteria helpers, and other employees.
  • Always enters walk in coolers and freezers with a co-worker.
  • Always lifts items over 50 lbs with the assistance of a co-worker.
  • All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) in-service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.

Skills

Food service
Teamwork
Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
ServSafe certification

Job description

Base Rate of Pay: $16.26

Hours: 7:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m.

Paid Hours: 5.25 hours/day

Base Rate of Pay: $16.26

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor and/or Principal

JOB GOALS: Assist in breakfast and/or lunch preparation, presentation, serving, and clean up processes in a timely manner

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma
  • Demonstrates aptitude and attitude for successful performance of the responsibilities and goals.
  • Able to safely and comfortable lift and hold up to 50 lbs with assistance of co-worker.
  • Meets all mandated health requirements.
  • Documentation of a clear criminal record.
  • Has a current ServSafe certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES: May be asked to assume any or all of the following responsibilities

  • Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
  • Ability to read recipes and cook food in large quantities.
  • Maintains the supply of foods offered and replenishes regularly during meal service periods.
  • Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas, washing of all trays, utensils, and equipment used that day, including the hot carts and cold carts.
  • Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the supervisor.
  • Assumes responsibility for proper storage and disposal of unused foods.
  • Complete monthly inventory and/or tally sheets. Organize and store supplies properly.
  • Be able to take responsibility of kitchen when supervisor is absent as designated.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the cafeteria.
  • Knowledge of all kitchen equipment set up and break down procedures.
  • Dispenses beverages, completes beverage inventories and submits beverage orders as required.
  • Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.
  • Accurately counts daily receipts, prepares proper documentation, and delivers as required.
  • Complete proper closing procedures.
  • Works cooperatively with all cafeteria helpers, and other employees.
  • Always enters walk in coolers and freezers with a co-worker.
  • Always lifts items over 50 lbs with the assistance of a co-worker.
  • All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) in-service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
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