Part-Time Cafeteria Assistant - 4.0 Hours Per Day

York City School District; New Mexico; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

York City School District is seeking a Part-Time Cafeteria Assistant for 4.0 hours per day at McKinley K-8. Responsibilities include preparing food from recipes, operating kitchen equipment, serving meals, and following strict food safety practices. Candidates should meet high school graduation requirements and obtain required clearances or trainings.

The role involves standing for extended periods, lifting, and daily cleaning of dining areas. Applications via the District website are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact professionally with others.
• Able to stand for extended periods, lift, and operate cooking equipment.
• Clearances and trainings (Act34, Act151, FBI) self-funded or verified.

Responsibilities

• Uses recipes to prepare food for service.
• Operates equipment such as slicer, grinder, mixer, can opener, dishwasher, stove, oven, steam table, POS system, calculator, steamer, kettle, grill, chopper, and pulper.
• Serves meals with approved utensils and ensures correct portions.
• Follows food safety guidelines: wash hands, wear gloves, time-stamp food, rotate stock using FIFO.
• Maintains a clean work area and table surfaces.
• Participates in daily cleaning of the facility and equipment.
• Assists in cleaning cafeteria tables and chairs; supports food service operations.

Skills

Professional interaction

Stamina for standing

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Slicer

Grinder

Mixer

Can Opener

Dishwasher

Stove

Oven

Steam Table

POS System

Calculator

Steamer

Kettle

Grill

Mechanical Chopper

PulpER

Job description

Part-Time Cafeteria Assistant - 4.0 Hours Per Day JobID: 2322

• Position Type: Food Service/ Cafeteria Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: McKinley K-8

Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have the abilitytointeract withothers in a manner that demonstrates professionalism,respect, and dignity.
• Works in an environment requiring the physical demands of standing for extended periods of time, lifting, operating cooking equipment, and serving meals.
• Act34Clearance , Act151 Clearance , FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• DrugScreening (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website
• High School Graduate

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses recipes to prepare food for service.
• Operates equipment as necessary in the course of daily duties including , but not limited to , slicer, grinder, mixer, can opener, dishwasher, stove, oven, steam table, POS system, calculator, steamer, kettle, grill, mechanical chopper, and pulper.
• Serves meals using approved serving utensils ensuring portion sizes and procedures are followed.
• Follows all food safety guidelines as directed such as washing hands, wearing gloves, time-stamping food and rotation using First In First Out.
• Exhibits a clean-as-they-go mentality for keeping work areas and tables clean and free of food debris.
• Participates in daily cleaning of the facility to include worktables, dishes, pot & pans, equipment, and smallwares.
• Assists in cleaning cafeteria tables and chairs/seats between meal periods and at the end of the day.
• Additional duties as assigned, in support of food service operations.