Cafeteria Staff

John Paul II Center for Special Learning, Inc.; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth School in Alice, Texas, is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Staff member to assist with food preparation and service. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and operating kitchen equipment while maintaining hygiene standards.

The role requires reliability and the ability to follow safety procedures in a school dining environment; prior food service experience is preferred but not required. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive team in a community setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred, but not necessary if experienced in food service
• Experience in institutional or commercial food service
• Must possess health certification based on county requirements
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Must submit to employment screenings including a criminal history background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening
• Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office of Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food
• Assist in cleaning, maintenance, and operation of cooking equipment
• Operate standard kitchen equipment (mixers, toasters, grills, choppers, ovens, stoves, fryers)
• Portion products and keep ready for serving line
• Maintain personal hygiene standards
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas including sweeping and mopping

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Elizabeth School in Alice, Texas, is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Staff member. The desired applicant will be able to perform routine tasks that involve food preparation, such as preparation of meats, vegetables and other food items. Applicants must also assist in cleaning, maintenance, and operation of all cooking equipment, work serving areas and dining area.

Ministerial Character:

The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (the Diocese) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.

Responsibilities:

• As an integral part of the ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic church
• Continuously grows in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
• Develops in the students a knowledge of Catholic doctrine and tradition
• Provides service ministry opportunities
• Prepares, cooks, and serves food
• Assists in cleaning, maintenance, and operation of all cooking equipment and work serving areas
• Operates standard cooking equipment, including mixing machines, toasters, grills, food choppers, baking ovens, stoves, and fryers
• Keeps supplies on hand as needed in performing work assigned
• Checks menu for recipes to be used
• Portions products and keeps products ready for the serving line period
• Checks temperature on refrigerators, fryers, and ovens; reports to the cafeteria manager if equipment is not working properly
• Cleans and scrubs grill, warmers, refrigerators, fryers, cabinets, etc.
• Sweeps and mops work areas daily
• Maintains standards of personal hygiene

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and balancing
• Ability to work with and operate small and large kitchen appliances
• Ability to lift 10 pounds or more
• Ability to maintain composure under duress

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred, but not necessary if experienced in food service industry
• Experience in institutional or commercial food service
• Must possess health certification based on county requirements
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Texas driver's license
• Must submit to employment required screenings including a criminal history background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening
• Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office of Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources
• Position requires adherence to Diocesan policies and procedures

***In order to be considered for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi locations, all interested individuals must complete the online application at https://diocesecc.org/human-resources. ***