Cafeteria Worker Trainee #4421

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

Job summary

Pearland ISD is hiring for a school food service support role positioned across multiple campuses. You will shadow seasoned staff and gain hands-on exposure to daily operations, customer service, and food preparation in a district kitchen setting.

The role requires the ability to work in a busy commercial kitchen, with emphasis on safety and teamwork across the school district. Training on equipment and procedures will be provided.

Qualifications

• No prior food service experience required.
• Prolonged standing and frequent bending/squatting.
• Frequent lifting and carrying with exposure to hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide district support across multiple campuses.
• Shadow experienced staff in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Gain exposure to daily operations, customer service, and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen equipment

Food production

Food safety procedures

Follow instructions

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Pressure steamer

Deep-fat fryer

Cutting tools

Stove

Oven

Dishwasher

Food 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
• Ability to understand instructions for food preparation and safety procedures

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