KWHS Cafeteria Specialist

Kelly Walsh High School; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming is seeking a Cafeteria Specialist to prepare and serve meals to students and staff, operate the serving lines, and maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. The role reports to the Cafeteria Manager and involves collaboration with other food service staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, possess a Serv Safe/food handlers certification within one year of hire, handle cash transactions, monitor nutrition and inventory, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items to students and staff.
• Maintain sanitary food service areas and equipment.
• Collect payments for meals.
• Monitor food quality and temperature.
• Maintain inventory and records.
• Supervise assistants.

Skills

Cash handling

Sanitation

Inventory management

Supervision

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KWHS Cafeteria Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906389

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

NCSD offers new classified employees previous experience credit as follows for verified and approved experience:

0-3 Years = Step 1 ($17.60)

4-6 Years = Step 4 ($18.36)

7-10 Years = Step 6 ($18.88)

11-15 Years = Step 8 ($19.44)

For more information on pay, please call or email Amy, HR Generalist at 307-253-5229 or [e-mail].

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required