Part-Time School Cafeteria Cook & Food Service

City of Medina - Civil Service Commission; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Medina - Civil Service Commission is seeking a part-time school cafeteria worker to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff. You will work efficiently, maintain sanitary practices, and help manage the cafeteria during serving periods.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to pass BCI & FBI background checks, and be willing to work flexible hours including summers or breaks as needed. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, hear, understand and follow written and verbal instructions and recognize color.
• Basic math skills used to convert measurements and take inventory.
• Ability to work at fast pace and within time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food timely according to applicable health regulations, presents food in an attractive manner and ensures appropriate quantity is available during each serving period.
• Adheres to sound sanitary practices such as appropriate handwashing, restraining hair, wearing and changing gloves, etc.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, co-workers, students, and parents by modeling respectful behavior by using phrases such as “Please” and “Thank you.”
• Follows all food safety guidelines as well as regulations of the school meal program.
• Maintains clean and sanitary workspace including, but not limited to, serving areas, storage, prep and cooking spaces and equipment, cafeteria tables.
• Assists with the timely unloading and putting away of food and supplies. Stores them in an organized manner.
• Operates point of sale computer (cash register) to ensure proper payment received, assists students in entering their information, counts all money received, records totals and makes daily deposits, etc….
• Restocks and replenishes food and supply items, vending machines and rotates stock to ensure freshness.
• Keeps count of assigned item(s) and reports timely to Cafeteria Manager when need to order.
• Records food temperatures to ensure within acceptable requirements.
• Maintains confidential information, e.g., which students receive free and reduced lunches.
• Allows leftovers to cool down, then seals, labels and stores according to established health regulations.
• Performs all food service-related duties as needed including, but not limited to, serving food, working in dish room, etc.
• Reports inferior food quality or faulty equipment to Cafeteria Manager.
• Remains apprised of District happenings by regularly checking and responding to emails in District Inbox.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required and completes required training and classes timely.
• Participates in cleaning and storing equipment and supplies at the end of the school year.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Point of sale system

Job description

City of Medina - Civil Service Commission is seeking a part-time school cafeteria worker to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff. You will work efficiently, maintain sanitary practices, and help manage the cafeteria during serving periods.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to pass BCI & FBI background checks, and be willing to work flexible hours including summers or breaks as needed. Prior food service experience is preferred.