Cafeteria Worker (Part-Time), Marian Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown; Tamanend (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Allentown in Tamanend is hiring a part-time Cafeteria Worker responsible for food preparation and serving in a school cafeteria. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in food service, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards, and managing food supplies. Flexible hours are available during breakfast and lunch periods, with a total of 20-29 hours expected weekly.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School diploma and experience in food service.
• Clear criminal background checks required.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain a clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following dietary guidelines.
• Serve food and maintain cleanliness in the cafeteria.
• Collect food tokens and run the lunch register.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Cooking aptitude

Education

High School diploma

Formal training in food service

Job description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua

Position Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Worker

Job Status: Part-Time (20-29 hours)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Multiple Openings: 2

Reporting Functions: Reports to Cafeteria Manager and Principal

Job Function: Responsible for food preparation and portion control in a school cafeteria setting in accordance with established dietary requirements of quantity, quality, nutrition, appearance, temperature and timeliness in accordance with standardized recipes. Perform various duties to maintain sanitation standards prescribed by the state.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with Cafeteria Manager to ensure readiness of food for breakfast and lunch
• Prepares food for breakfast and lunch following dietary and health guidelines
• Gives suggestions for weekly/monthly menus to the Cafeteria Manager
• Assists with purchasing and storing all groceries and supplies for cafeteria as requested by the Cafeteria Manager
• Routinely checks grocery and supply needs and informs the Cafeteria Manager items that need to be ordered to restock pantry. Implements a cooking program which includes the following:
  • Obtains needed quantities of food and supplies from storerooms and refrigerators and removes meats and other frozen foods to be thawed for future use.
  • Is responsible for the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all required food items
  • Bakes, roasts, broils or steams meat, fish and other main dish foods
  • Determines when food is fully cooked using established guidelines and thermometer
  • Maintains proper rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness
  • Creates portions for individual servings using the accepted guidelines of the house/facility.
  • Prepares salads, desserts, fruits and vegetables
• Collects food tokens and runs the lunch register to charge students for their purchases
• Serves food to the students
• Collects leftovers, covers and labels properly, and stores according to production standards
• Maintains daily logs for temperatures
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas. Makes sure stations are properly cleaned, sanitized, and organized between breakfast and lunch periods and at the beginning and end of the shift.
• Adheres to safety policies and reports all accidents in accordance with procedure
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment conforming with state and school standards
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma preferred
• Formal training in the food service field and/or nutrition and dietetic training
• Experience supervising / monitoring children preferred

Other Requirements

• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, NSOR, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check required. Must be willing to complete Protecting God's Children Program & Mandated Reporting Program
• Work experience in food service within a facility of comparable size
• The ability to follow directions from the Cafeteria Manager
• Arrives to work in proper uniform and remains in uniform during shift
• Good interpersonal working skills
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and acts in a professional manner
• Good organizational and communication skills
• An aptitude for cooking and creativity with food
• Must follow Business Conduct Policy
• Completes all required training

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to operate standard kitchen equipment; with occasional reaching and safely lifting to 50 pounds is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

School cafeteria environment. Work hours are flexible per breakfast and lunch periods; Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, daily as needed; 20-29 hours per week. May be required to more in additional to set hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

EOE M/F/D/V