CCA Cafeteria Specialist

Casper Classical Academy; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Casper Classical Academy is hiring a Cafeteria Specialist to prepare and serve meals for students and staff. The role ensures safe, sanitary food service and supports cafeteria operations under the Building Cafeteria Manager.

Responsibilities include food preparation, serving, inventory, and supervision of assistants, with a focus on meeting nutritional guidelines and health standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Food Handlers/Serv Safe Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Arranges setup for food items, supplies, serving lines, and equipment.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff.
• Evaluates food for flavor, appearance and temperature.
• Inspects food items for quantity and health compliance.
• Maintains inventory records and reports as required.
• Monitors confidential personnel and student information.
• Prepares and serves food to meet nutritional requirements.
• Oversees inventory and ensures availability of items.
• Supervises assistants to maintain quality and safe practices.

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Natrona County School District #1 Casper Classical Academy - Casper, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

CCA Cafeteria Specialist

Natrona County School District #1 Casper Classical Academy - Casper, Wyoming Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Natrona County School District #1

Job Details

Job ID: 5855000

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position is 7 hours a day / 175 days a year. The position work hours are 7:00AM - 2:30PM with a half hour lunch.

Purpose Statement

The job of Cafeteria Specialist (JC763) is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition; assisting other workers; and providing necessary support for Cafeteria operation.

This job reports to the Building Cafeteria Manager or Building Food Services Manager

Essential Functions

• Arranges setup for food items, supplies, serving lines, and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are provided in accordance with cafeteria requirements.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g. ovens, steamers, fryers, mixers, slicers, freezers, dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils, counters, carts, racks, and dishwashing machine, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff (e.g. cash, meal tickets, etc.) for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and staff.
• Inspects food items and/or supplies (e.g. items being sent or received from satellite kitchens, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Maintains records and reports as required (e.g. inventory of commodities, food supplies, equipment, health department requirements, etc.) for the purpose of providing historical documentation, and meeting local, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Maintains strict (or complete) confidentiality on personnel and student issues (e.g. personnel records, medical records, surveillance videos and images, student data, confidential communication, etc.) for the purpose of protecting personal information for staff and students.
• Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.
• Oversees inventory (e.g. food, condiments and supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, according to schedule.
• Prepares and serves food and beverage items according to approved recipes (e.g. fruits, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, entrees, soups, baked goods, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
• Responds to inquires of students, staff and parents for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding the type and cost of meals.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
• Supervises assistants for the purpose of maintaining a quality work force and seeing that safe practices are followed.
• Verifies quantity and quality of food prepared (e.g. quantities of different types of main dishes needed for the number of persons to be served, recipe adjustments to meet quantity of main dishes required, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate records in accordance with proper inventory control and to make sure students had the proper amount of food.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education: High school graduation or GED

Certifications: Food Handlers/Serv Safe Certification by NRA within one year of hire

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.60 to $22.45 Per Hour