Cafeteria Kitchen Specialist

RICE CISD; Altair (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice CISD in Altair, Texas, is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals according to planned menus while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards. This nonexempt position reports to the Cafeteria Manager and requires reliable, team‑oriented work in a school kitchen.

Candidates should understand food preparation and safety instructions, operate kitchen equipment, perform basic arithmetic, and be comfortable with computer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand 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 arithmetic operations
• Computer knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Assist in putting deliveries away and with handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen equipment operation

Basic arithmetic

Computer knowledge

Recipe adherence reading

Job description

Rice CISD in Altair, Texas, is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals according to planned menus while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards. This nonexempt position reports to the Cafeteria Manager and requires reliable, team‑oriented work in a school kitchen.

Candidates should understand food preparation and safety instructions, operate kitchen equipment, perform basic arithmetic, and be comfortable with computer knowledge.