Cafeteria Worker Trainee #4418

Pearland ISD; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearland ISD in Pearland, TX is seeking an entry-level District Food Service Support role to shadow experienced staff across multiple campuses. You'll gain hands-on exposure to daily operations, customer service, food preparation, and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

No prior food service experience required; training will cover equipment use and safety. The role emphasizes willingness to stand for long periods and assist with meal service and district kitchens as needed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production.
• No prior food service experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced staff across multiple campuses.
• Gain exposure to daily operations, customer service, food preparation, and safety standards.

Skills

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment

Tools

electric slicer

mixer

pressure steamer

deep-fat fryer

sharp cutting tools

stove

oven

dishwasher

food/utility cart

Job description

Primary Purpose The position will provide district support across multiple campuses. Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced food service environment by shadowing experienced staff. Will provide exposure to daily operations, customer service, food preparation, and safety standards.

Primary Purpose The position will provide district support across multiple campuses. Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced food service environment by shadowing experienced staff. Will provide exposure to daily operations, customer service, food preparation, and safety standards.

Qualifications

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production

Experience

No prior food service experience required

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 (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, vapor, 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

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Pay Grade: 300

Pay Rate: Min. 12.75; Mid 12.75

Days: 178