Helper, Night Shift, Central Kitchen

Corpus Christi Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a Food Service / Cafeteria Helper to support daily meal preparation and service in a school cafeteria. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to perform basic arithmetic.

Under the Night Shift Supervisor, you will follow schedules, prepare food, and clean work areas while maintaining safety and professionalism in a fast-paced environment. This position is on-site at district facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation and service preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits professionalism and adheres to district policies.
• Prepare food according to schedules and standardized recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Dip and portion food from steam kettles into containers.
• Wash pots and pans and clean up kitchen areas.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service / Cafeteria Helper

Education/Certification

Required: High school graduate or GED; able to do simple arithmetic.

Preferred: None.

Experience

Required: None.

Preferred: Knowledge of quantity food preparation and service.

Personal Requirements

• Knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures, and use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Able to communicate with Food Service office personnel, cafeteria, and contract warehouse personnel.
• Relates positively to others.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and self‑directed. Exhibits professionalism.
• Professional appearance and appropriate attire for job.
• Demonstrates good judgment and knowledge of District policies and procedures which support the activities of the Department.

Function

Under the supervision of the Night Shift Supervisor, perform assigned functions in food preparation and clean up.

Reports To

Night Shift Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits professionalism.
• Prepare food according to work schedules and standardized recipes.
• Prepare food using effective time and motion techniques.
• Dip food from steam kettle into containers.
• Wash pots and pans.
• Perform assigned cleanup of kitchen, including equipment and floors.
• Lift or carry 1 to 40 lbs. frequently, 41 to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level occasionally; work with machinery frequently.
• Climb ladders, stairs, and ramps occasionally.
• Walk frequently and stand continuously.

Additional Duties

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not Applicable.

Working Conditions

• Mental/Physical Demands and Environmental Factors:
• Challenging situations; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary: AUX/602: $13.00 minimum/hour (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience). See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days worked: 185 per year.