On Call Cafeteria Worker

Diocese of Tucson; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Casa Grande, AZ seeks a Cafeteria Worker (On Call) to supervise and manage daily food service operations under the principal.

Responsibilities include planning menus, ordering supplies, maintaining sanitation, preparing meals for breakfast and lunch, and documenting daily production while complying with health standards. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and a commitment to the Catholic mission.

Qualifications

• Must support the Catholic mission and be in full communion with the Church.
• Proficiency with large and small kitchen equipment including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer and dishwashers.
• Ability to use a computer for cafeteria tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong human relations.
• Self-starter, organized; multitask with urgency.
• Pass background, criminal and credit checks; travel locally; weekend/overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and order food and supplies based on student numbers and nutrition.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal nutrition requirements.
• Maintain sanitary food production and safety per guidelines.
• Place orders and prepare meals for breakfast and lunch.
• Maintain serving schedules and audit records.
• Train and supervise cafeteria staff.
• Maintain logs and prepare audits.
• Ensure safe working environment.
• Keep equipment logs and justify replacements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service operations

Safety & sanitation

Kitchen equipment operation

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Catholic mission alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food service management or equivalent experience

Sanitation course completion

1 year cooking experience in commercial/private setting

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Pressure steamer

Dishwashers

Job description

Location: St Anthony of Padua School (PK-8) - Casa Grande, AZ

Job Id:4033

# of Openings:1

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School

Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Worker Status: On Call Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Location: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School/Casa Grande
Primary Function: Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for the supervision and management of the food service operations for the school. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Plan menus and utilize food based on number of anticipated students, required nutritional value, and cost; ensure that appropriate quantities of food are ordered and served.
• Adhere to nutrition requirements as mandated by local, State, and Federal Government.
• Manage and maintain food production in a sanitary environment that ensures the safety and quality of food per departmental guidelines and Pinal County Health Department requirements.
• Place orders for all foods and supplies used in the cafeteria; prepare meals for breakfast and lunch.
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to cafeteria guidelines.
• Maintain accurate on-site reports of daily and monthly financial production and activity records; prepare and maintain all records for required audits and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Personnel Policies and Practices, and ensure employees are appropriately managed; provide education and training for employees as necessary.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
• Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the school cafeteria; justify replacement of existing equipment to meet cafeteria needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift 40 pounds or more in a normal cafeteria environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be in full communion with the Church.
• Must be proficient in the use of large and small kitchen equipment to include an electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, tools, dishwashers, and other kitchen appliances as needed.
• Must have the ability to use a computer for prolonged periods for cafeteria related tasks.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized: perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
• Interact with students, teachers, parents, and others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Be able to read directions and safety warnings. Must be safety and health conscious at all times.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.
• Valid and current Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in food service management from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Completion of an accredited sanitation course
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern cooking procedures and health and hygiene requirements
• 1 years’ experience as a cook in a commercial or private environment or equivalent

Other/preferred Skills:

Covenants of Employment:

St. Anthony of Padua School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the schoolwhen that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

St. Anthony of Padua School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the schoolwhen that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

There are jobs - and then there is a calling. At the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, we understand the desire for something more. We believe that calling comes from God and manifests as our desire to do His will on earth and in our community. If you have been looking for something more, a mission or purpose, perhaps God is calling you to work for the Catholic Church.

Our mission is simple: get to Heaven and bring as many people along as possible.

We each have different God-given talents and strengths. What better way to glorify God than to use those gifts in supporting His Church? We are ministers, educators, creators, and servant leaders. It takes many types of people to accomplish the work of the Diocese of Tucson.

We employ over 1,500 individuals in the nine counties of Southern Arizona, in service of 400,000 Catholics and counting.

Join us in serving the diverse and dynamic people of the Diocese of Tucson on their own journeys towards Heaven.

Note: All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to undergo high-level security clearance and safe-environment training to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults

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