Cafeteria Worker - 5.5 Hours

Waco ISD; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco Independent School District: Child Nutrition Services is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to support daily meal preparation and service for students. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Cafeteria Manager.

The role involves operating kitchen equipment, following standardized recipes, maintaining safety standards, and assisting with inventory and events. It requires basic education and ability to communicate effectively in a school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card
• Possess or can possess a food handler's card within 30 days
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Learn operation of all kitchen equipment
• Prepare foods from standard recipes and follow production records
• Break down recipes to adjust food quantities
• Fill production records with amounts prepared and served
• Assist with receiving, storage, and inventory
• Maintain safety and sanitation per health standards
• Handle cash and security procedures if cashiering
• Assist with events and lunch coverage
• Assist with kitchen cleanup after lunch
• Follow district policies on time clocks and attendance

Skills

Follow oral and written instructions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license or state ID

Food handler's card within 30 days

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Child Nutrition Services

Job Title: Cafeteria Worker

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Cafeteria Manager

Pay Grade/Days: 302/180

Dept./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 certificate preferred

Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card

Possess or can possess a food handler's card within 30 days

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Will train

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to learn operation of all kitchen equipment
• Ability to prepare foods from standardized recipes and follow production records
• Ability to break down recipes in order to increase or decrease prepared food amounts
• Ability to fill out production records with amount prepared, left over and numbers served
• Assist in receiving and storage of all food, equipment, paper, and cleaning supplies and assisting with inventory as counter or scribe
• Maintain high safety and sanitation standards at all times and follow McLennan County Health Dept. and EcoSure standards
• Follow security procedures for cash handling and key & lock control according to 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; clocking in and out daily, and for meal breaks and complete and turn in time error sheets to Supervisor in timely manner
• Report all safety issues and equipment issues to Supervisor immediately
• Report all interactions with the customer that require management involvement immediately to Supervisor
• Insure that temperatures of food, refrigerator, and freezer are recorded daily and meet the minimum serving temperature requirements (hot food 140 degree F. or higher and cold food 40 degree F. or lower).
• Make sure all meals claimed have been entered into the computer system correctly
• Report the names of any students account that is malfunctioning or not in PrimeroEdge POS or Identimetrics finger scanning system to Supervisor immediately. Report any cash register equipment not functioning correctly to Supervisor immediately.
• Ability to 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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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] 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.