Part Time Cafeteria Worker: Uplift Ascend Preparatory

Uplift Education; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Uplift Ascend Preparatory is seeking a Part Time Cafeteria Worker to assist in preparing and serving meals in a school setting. The role emphasizes portion control, food safety, and customer service as part of daily cafeteria operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and experience in school food service. A Food Handler Permit is desired and safety procedures must be followed to ensure compliance with USDA/TDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to interact with students, parents and staff.
• Bilingual ability to read, write and understand instructions in English.
• Familiarity with basic software, POS systems, clock-in/out processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general kitchen tasks and food preparation.
• Cook and prepare meals according to the menu and schedules.
• Serve food and ensure proper portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Follow safety guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Assist with cash handling and transactions as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual Skills

Technology

Education

High School diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Part Time Cafeteria Worker – Uplift Ascend Preparatory (JobID: 6400)

Mission Statement
Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Primary Purpose

Assist in preparation and serving the appropriate quantities of food to meet planned menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices, and customer service.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist with general kitchen tasks
• Cook and prepare meals according to the menu
• Serve food according to meal schedules and procedures
• Ensure portion control
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the kitchen
• Follow safety guidelines when operating equipment
• Follow all industry standard guidelines for food safety and sanitation
• Ensure counting and claiming process are followed according to USDA/TDA guidelines
• If assigned, carry out other specific kitchen roles (e.g., dishwasher, cashier, push meals to other areas of school etc.)
• Provide good customer service to maintain good customer relationships
• Process cash handlings accurate and in timely fashion

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) preferred; may substitute equivalent work experience for diploma preference.
• Experience Requirements: Experience in school food service/food service
• Special Skills / Certifications: Possess current Food Handler Permit (or ability to obtain within first 20 days of hire); ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions; knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures; capable of operating small and large kitchen equipment and tools.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.
• Bilingual Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and apply instructions in written or oral English.
• Technology: Ability to learn and use software as necessary (POS, clock in and out etc.); ability to use basic office equipment; ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Child Nutrition workers are regularly required to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Required to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, twist and bend often.
• Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.

Other Qualification

• Criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen and standing, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.

Starting Pay

$16.24/HR

EEO Statement

Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.