Cafeteria Worker 7Hrs - 4 Day Work Week

Child Nutrition; La Vernia (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

La Vernia ISD Child Nutrition seeks a Cafeteria Worker to support meal preparation and serving in a district kitchen in La Vernia, Texas. The role is full-time with 7-hour shifts over a 4-day work week, starting immediately.

Responsibilities include following tested recipes, portion control, sanitation, safety, and recording daily food prep. Must meet district standards; citizenship/residency required; on-site work in a busy kitchen with standard equipment.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills for portion control and measurements
• Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation practices

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to planned recipes
• Serve meals according to schedules and policies; promote portion control
• Store, handle, and stock supplies safely; maintain clean storage areas
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area
• Keep daily food preparation records

Skills

Food safety

Basic math

Equipment operation

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Pressure steamer

Deep-fat fryer

Stove

Oven

Job description

Cafeteria Worker 7Hrs - 4 Day Work Week

La Vernia ISD Child Nutrition - La Vernia, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.60 to $18.90 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by the Child Nutrition Coordinator and Cafeteria Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Angela Rodriguez , Child Nutrition Coordinator
• Child Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]