Cafeteria Worker

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 20,347 - 25,430; Part time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit is seeking a Part-time Food Service Assistant to aid the head cook in meal preparation, help serve students and staff with courtesy, and assist in cleaning the food service area during the school year (190 days).

The role is up to 29 hours per week; duties include assisting with serving lines, operating the dishwasher, following HACCP procedures, helping with inventory, and supporting special events in food services.

Responsibilities

• Assist head cook with food preparation.
• Prepare the serving line with food items and utensils necessary for serving the correct portions.
• Assist head cook and/or Food Services Coordinator with any last-minute preparation necessary for serving lunch.
• Serve food to students and staff, giving the quantities of food specified.
• Assist head cook in replenishing serving lines with food and beverages for serving subsequent groups of children and staff.
• Break down serving line, wash and sanitize serving area at the end of the day.
• Help with organizing and cleaning storage areas, equipment, and utensils used for meals.
• Operate commercial dishwasher.
• Set up three-compartment sink with proper water temps and cleaning/sanitizing solution and test chemical sanitizer concentration as needed.
• Follow all established HACCP procedures.
• Assist with food deliveries and inventorying food and supplies.
• Assist with laundering towels and aprons as needed.
• Operate cash register as needed.
• Work with and assist in the training of vocational education students.
• Assist in special events in food services. (i.e., NSBW, NSLW, Go for the Greens, etc.).
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Cook, and/or Food Services Coordinator or their designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Job description

Work Schedule: Part-time; up to 29 hours per week; during the school year (190 days)

Salary: $14.77 - $18.46 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Goal: To assist head cook in the preparation of meals, help serve students and staff meals in a courteous manner, and assist in the cleaning of the food service area.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist head cook with food preparation.
• Prepare the serving line with food items and utensils necessary for serving the correct portions.
• Assist head cook and/or Food Services Coordinator with any last-minute preparation necessary for serving lunch.
• Serve food to students and staff, giving the quantities of food specified.
• Assist head cook in replenishing serving lines with food and beverages for serving subsequent groups of children and staff.
• Break down serving line, wash and sanitize serving area at the end of the day.
• Help with organizing and cleaning storage areas, equipment, and utensils used for meals.
• Operate commercial dishwasher.
• Set up three-compartment sink with proper water temps and cleaning/sanitizing solution and test chemical sanitizer concentration as needed.
• Follow all established Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
• Assist with food deliveries and inventorying food and supplies.
• Assist with laundering towels and aprons as needed.
• Operate cash register as needed.
• Work with and assist in the training of vocational education students.
• Assist in special events in food services. (i.e., NSBW, NSLW, Go for the Greens, etc.).
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Cook, and/or Food Services Coordinator or their designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.