Now Hiring: Cafeteria Generalist – School-Based Position

Iu17; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS is hiring a Cafeteria Generalist for a school-based position in Kutztown, PA. The role supports meal preparation and service for students in a clean, safe environment.

Pay ranges from $13.78 to $15.91 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting the head cook with food selection, preparation, and serving; maintaining sanitation; proper storage of food and supplies; and helping with records and ordering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24
• PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34
• Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114
• Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training – Act 126
• Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168
• Tuberculosis Test/Physical

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties assigned by the head cook/school administration in the selection, preparation, and serving of food
• Maintain a clean and safe food service environment; perform sanitation duties to ensure that all equipment is thoroughly cleaned according to state regulations
• Store, utilize, and dispose of food and supplies following federal, state, local, and district regulations
• Assist with the accurate keeping of records and ordering of supplies

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24

PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34

Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114

Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training – Act 126

Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151

Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168

Tuberculosis Test/Physical

Job description

Now Hiring: Cafeteria Generalist – School-Based Position

Kutztown, PA - Kutztown Area School District, Berks County $13.78 - $15.91 / Hour Apply Open Job in a New Window Permanent

Cafeteria Generalist

An ESS cafeteria generalist plays an integral role in preparing and delivering meals to students in a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties assigned by the head cook/school administration in the selection, preparation, and serving of food
• Maintain a clean and safe food service environment; perform sanitation duties to ensure that all equipment is thoroughly cleaned according to state regulations
• Store, utilize, and dispose of food and supplies following federal, state, local, and district regulations
• Assist with the accurate keeping of records and ordering of supplies

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24
• PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34
• Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114
• Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training – Act 126
• Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168
• Tuberculosis Test/Physical

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.