Part-Time Cafeteria Assistant - 4.0 Hours Per Day

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

York City School District is seeking a cafeteria worker to prepare and serve meals in a school environment. You will operate a variety of kitchen equipment, follow established recipes and portion controls, and maintain strict food safety standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift, and the completion of required clearances and training. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and district application through the district website.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact professionally, showing respect and dignity.
• Requires standing for extended periods, lifting, operating cooking equipment and serving meals.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Drug Screening (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates.

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 using approved utensils and follows portion sizes and procedures.
• Adheres to food safety guidelines (handwashing, gloves, time-stamping, FIFO).
• Maintains a clean work area and assists in daily facility cleaning.
• Performs additional duties to support food service operations.

Skills

Professional interactions

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Slicer

Grinder

Mixer

Dishwasher

Stove

Grill

Job description

• Must have the ability to interact with others 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.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website
• High School Graduate

Experience And Qualifications

• Must have the ability to interact with others 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.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate
• 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‑the‑y‑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.