Cafeteria Worker

Del Rio Campus; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Academy Charter Schools Inc Del Rio Campus in Del Rio, Texas is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to prepare and arrange food and beverages for students and staff under the supervision of the Principal and Cafeteria Supervisor. Starting date is immediate.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a Food Handler's Certificate, with job-related experience preferred. You will perform a range of kitchen tasks, maintain sanitation, take payments, and assist other staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and maintain records.
• Capacity to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverages for students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items and completes transactions.
• Inspects food and work areas for safety and hygiene.
• Loads carts and trays for transport to service areas.
• Serves food to meet nutritional requirements and handle customer requests.
• Responds to inquiries from students, staff and the public.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

Cafeteria Worker

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Prepares and arranges food and beveragesitems for the purpose of making items available to students and staff. Work under the general supervision of the Principal and Cafeteria Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler's Certificate

Experience

• Job-related experience is desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: food safety and sanitation requirements; and basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in school cafeteria; maintaining accurate records; and providing customer service.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; meeting deadlines and schedules; and working with children.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Arranges food and beveragesitems (e.g. placing in steam tables, à la cartetrays, filling racks, mobile carts, etc.) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparations and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Inspects food items, work areas, etc. (e.g. personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of preventing cross-contamination of food borne illnesses.
• Loads carts, food warmers, trays, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items areavailable for transporting to other sites (by assignment).
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Uses proper body mechanics and cleaning procedures for the purpose of preventing accidental injuries to self and others.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or directing to others.

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The hysical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heritage Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (HACS) considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. HACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15,500 to $15,500 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Aurora Solis , Administrative Assistant
• Del Rio Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]