Cafeteria Worker - 7 Hours

Waco ISD; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Cafeteria Worker in Child Nutrition Services responsible for providing nutritious meals to students. The role involves following procedures for food preparation, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and assisting in kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, ability to follow instructions, and effective communication skills. Training will be provided, making this position suitable for beginners. Working conditions require continuous standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card is required.
• Must possess or can obtain a food handler's card within 30 days.
• Experience is not required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious and well-balanced meals for students.
• Maintain high safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with clean-up after the lunch run.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to learn operation of all kitchen equipment

Ability to prepare foods from standardized recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 10/30/2024

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 obtain 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 amountsli>
• 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 student 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

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.