Cafeteria Worker - 4 Hours

Waco ISD; United States; On-site; USD 13,776 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Texas is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to prepare nutritious meals for students. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, maintaining safety standards, and assisting with inventory. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license, and be able to obtain a food handler's card. This position is crucial to ensure that students receive well-balanced meals in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or state-issued ID card required.
• Food handler's card can be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Learn operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Prepare foods from standardized recipes.
• Maintain high safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card

Food handler's card (can obtain within 30 days)

Tools

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Title: Cafeteria Worker
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Cafeteria Manager
Pay Grade/Days: 302/180
Department/School: Child Nutrition Services
Date Revised: April 2019

Primary Purpose

To provide a nutritious, well balanced meal for the student population.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED preferred; Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card; Possess or can obtain a food handler's card within 30 days.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Experience: Will train.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Prepare foods from standardized recipes and follow production records.
• Break down recipes to adjust prepared food amounts.
• Fill out production records with amounts prepared, leftovers, and numbers served.
• Assist in receiving and storing all food, equipment, paper, and cleaning supplies; assist with inventory as counter or scribe.
• Maintain high safety and sanitation standards; follow McLennan County Health Dept. and EcoSure standards.
• Follow security procedures for cash handling and key/lock control per District policy; if cashiering, count beginning and ending bank in presence of management.
• Assist with special events and meet expectations of school during schedule changes.
• Assist with clean up after lunch run.
• Follow departmental calling tree for contacting direct supervisor for staffing, safety, access, and other operational issues.
• Assist Supervisor and staff in maintaining a neat and orderly kitchen, office, frozen, refrigerated and dry storage areas, loading dock, equipment and server.
• Follow all District and Departmental policies and procedures; follow policy regarding time clock usage; clock in and out daily and for meal breaks; complete and turn in time error sheets to Supervisor timely.
• Report all safety issues and equipment issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Report all customer interactions requiring management involvement to Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure temperatures of food, refrigerator, and freezer are recorded daily and meet minimum serving temperature requirements (hot food 140°F or higher and cold food 40°F or lower).
• Verify that all meals claimed have been entered into the computer system correctly.
• Report any student account malfunctioning or not in PrimeroEdge POS or Identimetrics finger scanning system to Supervisor immediately; report any malfunctioning cash register equipment to Supervisor immediately.
• Communicate professionally, consistently, and proactively with Supervisor and CNS Management Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

All industrial kitchen equipment, broom, and mop.

Working Conditions

Tobacco Free. Maintain emotional control under stress. People intensive, typical school environment. Frequent interruptions. Continuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, squeezing, twisting, reaching (including overhead), must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working indoors in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, works with chemicals, exposure to dust, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email [e-mail] or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.