CAFETERIA WORKER - CHS

Young World Physical Education; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Connally Independent School District Food Service – Waco, Texas is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Worker to assist with food preparation and serving in school facilities. You will follow planned menus, maintain portion control, and help ensure sanitation standards in a busy kitchen.

The role requires ability to operate kitchen equipment, understand safety instructions, and perform basic math. It is a full-time position with opportunities to contribute to student nutrition programs and school

Qualifications

• Understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Operate kitchen equipment and tools safely.
• Perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to planned menu and recipes.
• Serve food according to schedules and promote portion control.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and maintain storage area.

Skills

Food prep procedures

Safety procedures

Kitchen equipment

Basic math

Job description

CAFETERIA WORKER - CHS

Connally Independent School District Connally Food Service – Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5837842

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Alternative methods of performing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (1544 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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Keith Hannah, Chief Executive Human Resource Officer
• 200 Cadet Way
• Waco, Texas 76705
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]