School Cafeteria Assistant — Prepare & Serve Nutritious Meals

Central Point School District 6; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

COLA pay increase

Annual step pay

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Bereavement leave

Section 125/403B match

Tax sheltered annuity match

Employee Assistance Program

Pension contribution

Job summary

Central Point School District 6 in Oregon seeks a Food Services Assistant to assist in preparing, serving and selling cafeteria meals at Crater High School and Scenic Middle School. This role supports student nutrition needs with a focus on food safety and quality, working under Nutrition Services Supervisor and School Principal.

The position is 5.75 hours per day, 186 days per year, with comprehensive benefits including holidays, leave, retirement contributions, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Food Handler's Card

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves cafeteria meals, including hot and cold entrees, fruits, vegetables, snacks and other foods, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Readies food facilities for service, including preparing serving areas and setting out food, beverages and other mealtime items.
• Performs basic food preparation tasks, including washing and chopping fruits and vegetables, checking food temperatures, placing dishes in oven and setting out snacks.
• Follows written menus, recipes, production records and production standards.
• Assists Cook Manager in the record keeping and maintenance of Nutritional Services documents, including production records, temperature logs and inventory
• Assembles food items for the salad bar.
• Clears, stores and appropriately disposes of leftover food to ensure sanitary standards are met and waste is minimized.
• Operates various types of kitchen equipment, including point of sale cash registers/software, oven, food warmer, dish washer, and steam table.
• Ensures that serving lines are properly stocked and adequately supplied.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation procedures with precision in the receiving and storage of supplies; in food preparation; in service of food; in storage, disposal or donation of leftovers; and in cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas.
• Maintains food service areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
• Handles point of sale transactions for the purchasing of cafeteria food items.
• Washes and stores equipment, pots, pans, trays, and other food service items; lifts moderately heavy objects.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and rotating stocked supplies.
• Assists other food services personnel in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Assists with training of new employees, parent volunteers, and student helpers.
• Participates in required hours of annual continuing education, per federal law.
• Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with staff and students.

Skills

English literacy

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Central Point School District 6 in Oregon seeks a Food Services Assistant to assist in preparing, serving and selling cafeteria meals at Crater High School and Scenic Middle School. This role supports student nutrition needs with a focus on food safety and quality, working under Nutrition Services Supervisor and School Principal.

The position is 5.75 hours per day, 186 days per year, with comprehensive benefits including holidays, leave, retirement contributions, and retirement plan options.