Campus Dining Cook and Server (3.5 hours)

Campbell Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 36,327 - 45,763; Part time

Job summary

The Campbell Union High School District is looking for a Campus Dining Cook and Server in San Jose, California. This role involves preparing a variety of foods and assisting with the efficient operation of the school cafeteria.

Key responsibilities include meal preparation, inventory management, and ensuring kitchen safety. Candidates should have food service experience and pass required certifications. Join us to support student nutrition and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must pass Food Safety Certification required by the Health Department.
• Should possess a current T.B. verification within the last 4 years.
• Ability to perform assigned cafeteria duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals at the school site.
• Complete inventory and product orders.
• Clean kitchen equipment and serving areas.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Kitchen safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Cash handling

Education

Experience in food services preferred

Tools

Cafeteria equipment

Job description

Calendar and Compensation

• $26.37 - $33.22 hourly (SEIU Range 2)
• 193 day calendar
• 3.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

General Description

Under the supervision of the Food Services Director or designee, the Campus Dining Cook and Server prepares a wide variety of foods, does general kitchen/cafeteria work, and performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Campus Dining Cook and Server is responsible for providing meals at the school site. This role is critical to the accomplishment of the Food Services Department goals.

Kitchen/Cafeteria Support

• Complete inventory, production/transport records, cash accounting records, and product orders.
• Stock serving areas and keeps records of the amount of food sold each day.
• Assist in supervision of student helpers.
• Order supplies needed.
• Act as a cashier.
• Accept and put away deliveries.

Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning

• Clean tables, counters, steam tables, wash dishes, ovens and other equipment.
• Prepare and cook a variety of foods such as salads, sandwiches, baked goods, spaghetti, pizza, vegetables, and main courses using standardized recipes that meet the mandated nutrition requirements.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe manner.
• Estimate quantities needed with minimizing waste and selects, measures and prepares ingredients for cooking and baking.
• Verify expiration date on foods.
• Operate and help in preparing special setups.
• Transport food on campus.
• Assure proper temperature of food complies with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist with menu development.

Professional Development and Professional Responsibilities

• Attend staff and professional development meetings as assigned.
• Performs all other related duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Large quantity food preparation and care; use of standard cafeteria equipment.
• Kitchen safety and sanitation precautions.
• Knowledge, experience and skill in preparing and serving quantity meals in accordance with state, local and federal regulations.
• Proper handling of money.
• Proper handling of food products.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic record keeping and techniques.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• District policies, rules and regulations.

Ability to

• Independently perform assigned cafeteria duties, do arithmetic computations and maintain inventory and other records.
• Pass Food Safety Certification required by the Health Department.
• Must possess a current T.B. verification within the last 4 years.
• Conduct cashier operations with speed and accuracy.
• Carry out oral and written instructions.
• Work around and with high school students.
• Serve students and staff according to established procedures.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Operate basic kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.

Education and Experience

• Experience in food services preferred.

Working Conditions

Environment

School cafeteria

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds (50 pound by two employees).
• Pulling and pushing carts on a daily basis.
• Standing and walking for extended period of time
• Verbally, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate with students, food service coworkers, supervisor and other staff.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.

It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).

Board Approval: 10/05/2017