School Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant

OBERLIN CITY SCHOOLS; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Oberlin City Schools is seeking a part-time cafeteria assistant to support breakfast and lunch service. The role offers a base rate of pay of $16.26 per hour and a schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with paid hours of 5.25 per day.

The successful candidate will assist in food preparation, service, and cleanup, read recipes, maintain inventory, and help ensure a safe, orderly cafeteria. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and ServSafe certification are required, along with a clear criminal

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates aptitude and attitude for successful performance of the responsibilities and goals.
• Able to safely and comfortable lift and hold up to 50 lbs with assistance of co-worker.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Has a current ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Ability to read recipes and cook food in large quantities.
• Maintains the supply of foods offered and replenishes regularly during meal service periods.
• Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas, washing of all trays, utensils, and equipment used that day, including the hot carts and cold carts.
• Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for proper storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Complete monthly inventory and/or tally sheets. Organize and store supplies properly.
• Be able to take responsibility of kitchen when supervisor is absent as designated.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the cafeteria.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment set up and break down procedures.
• Dispenses beverages, completes beverage inventories and submits beverage orders as required.
• Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.
• Accurately counts daily receipts, prepares proper documentation, and delivers as required.
• Complete proper closing procedures.
• Works cooperatively with all cafeteria helpers, and other employees.
• Always enters walk in coolers and freezers with a co-worker.
• Always lifts items over 50 lbs with the assistance of a co-worker.
• All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) in-service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Oberlin City Schools is seeking a part-time cafeteria assistant to support breakfast and lunch service. The role offers a base rate of pay of $16.26 per hour and a schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with paid hours of 5.25 per day.

The successful candidate will assist in food preparation, service, and cleanup, read recipes, maintain inventory, and help ensure a safe, orderly cafeteria. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and ServSafe certification are required, along with a clear criminal