Cafeteria Worker Trainee #4423

Pearland ISD; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 11,475 - 14,025; Full time

Job summary

Pearland ISD is seeking a dedicated individual for a district support role across multiple campuses in the food service department. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, exposing you to daily operations, customer service, food preparation, and safety standards.

No prior food service experience is required, and candidates will learn about kitchen equipment and food safety procedures. This role includes physical demands such as standing for extended periods and lifting moderate loads.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand instructions for food preparation and safety procedures.
• No prior food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide district support across multiple campuses in food service.
• Gain hands-on experience in daily operations.
• Exposure to customer service, food preparation, and safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Understanding of food safety procedures

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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.

Pay and Schedule

Pay Grade: 300

Pay Rate: Min. 12.75; Mid 12.75

Days: 178