School Cafeteria Worker

Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision and dental plans

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account

Pension plan options

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI) is hiring a School Cafeteria Worker to assist with food production and dining for residential and visiting students. You will sanitize work areas, prepare a variety of foods, assist with delivery, and support dining area cleanliness.

This role begins at an annual salary of $26,312.00 and may be commensurate with education and job experience. Eligible for a comprehensive state benefits package.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, modern principles and practices of large-scale food preparation.
• Ability to read and accurately follow recipes and special diet menus.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitary principles and practices in institutional kitchens.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of foods such as meats, soups, vegetables, breads, salads, desserts and casseroles.
• Calculate quantities of ingredients to yield desired quantity and quality of food.
• Prepare special diet foods following dietitian’s menu orders based on doctor’s orders.
• Perform a variety of clean-up and sanitation duties such as washing walls, mopping floors, washing pots and pans and cleaning ovens, grills, carts, appliances and tables.
• Store and retrieve food from freezers and refrigerators and maintain inventory of foods.
• Requisition and receive supplies periodically.
• Check freezer and refrigerator temperatures to determine that food is stored at proper temperatures.

Skills

Large-scale food preparation

Reading recipes

Sanitation practices

Effective communication

Able to work independently

Job description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI)

The School is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana’s children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve.

Role Overview

The School Cafeteria Worker assists with food production and dining for residential and visiting students. You will ensure that work areas and equipment are sanitized, prepare a variety of foods, assist with food delivery, and support the general cleanliness of the dining area.

Salary

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $26,312.00 and may be commensurate with education and job experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day In The Life

• Prepare a variety of foods such as meats, soups, vegetables, breads, salads, desserts and casseroles.
• Calculate quantities of ingredients to yield desired quantity and quality of food.
• Prepare special diet foods following dietitian’s menu orders based on doctor’s orders.
• Perform a variety of clean-up and sanitation duties such as washing walls, mopping floors, washing pots and pans and cleaning ovens, grills, carts, appliances and tables.
• Store and retrieve food from freezers and refrigerators and maintain inventory of foods.
• Requisition and receive supplies periodically.
• Check freezer and refrigerator temperatures to determine that food is stored at proper temperatures.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need For Success

• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply, modern principles and practices of large-scale food preparation.
• Working knowledge of the use of large-scale food production equipment and how to calculate ingredients to yield desired quantity.
• Working knowledge of weights and measures and how quantities affect cooking time and quality of the product prepared.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitary principles and practices in institutional kitchens.
• Ability to read and accurately follow recipes and special diet menus.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .