Cafeteria Worker / Dishwasher (Part-Time)

Penta Career Center; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penta Career Center in Perrysburg, Ohio is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Worker/Dishwasher for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include preparing and serving foods to students and staff, keeping kitchen areas clean, performing dishwashing and sanitation tasks, and operating the school’s POS system for meals.

Flexibility with menu changes and annual training will be required. The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 45 pounds, and meet health

Qualifications

• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff and other guests.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to accurately complete duties in an organized and efficient manner.
• Ability to tolerate standing at workstations and walking between various work areas.
• Capacity to perform physically demanding work, including lifting bulk items averaging 45 pounds.
• Experience with cashiering is preferred.
• Flexibility in responding to menu and duty fluctuations.
• Proof of meeting health requirements and clear criminal record.
• Ability to accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of foods to students, staff and event groups.
• Clean and maintain kitchen workstations and service areas.
• Perform dishwashing and general kitchen sanitation tasks.
• Record food usage and complete production paperwork accurately.
• Operate in walk-in coolers and freezers when needed.
• Operate fast-paced POS cash register.
• Provide friendly service and a positive student dining environment.
• Complete annual training and attend periodic professional development events.
• Adhere to district policies and the mission statement.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cashiering experience

Stamina / endurance

Food service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cafeteria Worker / Dishwasher (Part-Time)

Job Description

STARTING DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

WORK YEAR: Board-adopted school year calendar

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate step on Board-approved salary schedule

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff and other guests
• Sense of urgency and ability to work at a fast pace
• Ability to accurately complete duties in an organized and efficient manner
• Ability to tolerate standing at workstations and walking between various work areas
• Capacity to perform physically demanding work, including lifting bulk items averaging 45 pounds
• Experience with cashiering (preferred)
• Flexibility in reacting to menu and duty fluctuations
• Proof of meeting all mandated health requirements (e.g.: negative tuberculosis test, infectious disease health code policy, etc.)
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record
• Ability to accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare and serve variety of foods to students, staff and special event groups
• Clean and maintain good condition of kitchen workstations and service areas
• Perform dishwashing and general kitchen sanitation tasks
• Record food usage and accurately complete production paperwork
• Complete tasks in various settings, including walk-in coolers and freezers
• Operate fast-paced POS cash register
• Provide friendly service and ensure a positive student dining environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Complete annual training and attend periodic professional development events
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substances and alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout duration of employment with the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Career Technical Director, Assistant Director, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Position Type: Part-Time

Perrysburg, Ohio

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required