Cafeteria Specialist

Itasca Independent School District; Itasca (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Itasca ISD Food Services in Itasca, Texas is seeking a Cafeteria Specialist to prepare and serve meals according to the menu, while maintaining quality, sanitation, and safety standards. You will work in a busy kitchen with multiple stations and adhere to district policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid food handler's card, CPR certification, and basic math skills; prior food service experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food handlers card and CPR certification preferred.
• Bilingual and basic computer skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes; serve food according to meal schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers; supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies; maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Alternate to one of the four cook positions weekly; duties outlined in a separate document.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards; keep areas neat and sanitary.
• Record cashier functions accurately and help record food requisitions and orders.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen equipment

Kitchen tools operation

Basic arithmetic

Bilingual (plus)

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food handlers card

CPR certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Kitchen safety procedures

Job description

Cafeteria Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872429

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision toprepare and serveappropriate quantitiesof food to meet menu requirements.Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diplomaor GED Equivalent

Foodhandlers’ card, CPR certifiedBilingual and computer skills are always a plus.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability tooperate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience:

Food Service experience helpful

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes; serve food according to meal schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promoteportioncontrol and proper use of leftovers; supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• As a cook/aide you will alternate to one of the 4 positions weekly. (This allows everyone to know all positions of cook)The duties assigned to those positions will be outlined and signed on a separate duties expectation document.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Follow established procedures to meethigh standardsof cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions inworkarea and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisorimmediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect, courteousness to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

• Participate for mandatory meetings, in services,
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

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;.Unless otherwisenotedto stay over for mandatory meetings, in services, etc.
• Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions;maintainemotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 to $21.14 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Missy Beck , Caf Director
• Food Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]