School Cafeteria Aide: Prepare Healthy Meals & Serve

Young World Physical Education

Williamsburg (VA)

On-site

USD 21,724 - 32,277

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Williamsburg James City School District is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Worker to assist the Cafeteria Manager in preparing nutritious meals for students and staff. The role includes cooking, serving, cashier duties, and maintaining sanitation in a school kitchen.

The position requires adherence to safety and nutrition guidelines, annual training under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with students and school staff.
  • Ability to apply standard weights and measures to recipes.
  • Must possess a valid food handler’s card from local health department.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds daily for short periods of time.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for up to 5 hours.
  • Must be able to read standardized recipes.
  • General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff.
  • Must be able to work in extreme temperature variations from very warm inside the kitchen area to freezing temperatures inside the walk-in freezers.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and/or cooks proteins, grains, vegetables, and other food items as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
  • Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of cooking equipment and prepares foods according to recipes.
  • Bakes, roasts, and steams foods ensuring adherence to time per recipe.
  • Sets up serving line and ensures lines are stocked.
  • Serves designated portions with proper portion control.
  • Follows standardized recipes and safety procedures.
  • Maintains sanitation and personal hygiene per guidelines.
  • Checks in grocery orders and stores items properly.
  • Performs cashier duties as assigned and records reimbursable meals.

Skills

Follow instructions
Effective communication
Food preparation
Food safety
Stamina
Read recipes
Teamwork
Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Job description

Williamsburg James City School District is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Worker to assist the Cafeteria Manager in preparing nutritious meals for students and staff. The role includes cooking, serving, cashier duties, and maintaining sanitation in a school kitchen.

The position requires adherence to safety and nutrition guidelines, annual training under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

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