Student Worker - Branham High School Cafeteria

Campbell Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during work shift

Job summary

A local educational institution in San Jose is seeking a student worker to assist cafeteria staff during breakfast and lunch service. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate must be a high school student in the district, dependable, and able to work three days a week. This part-time role offers an opportunity to learn while engaging with fellow students in a supportive environment, with free meals provided during shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Campbell Union High School District high school student.
• Able to work 3 days per week.
• If 17 years or younger, must obtain a work permit.
• If 18 years or older, must be fingerprinted.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Assist cafeteria staff in serving meals during breakfast and lunch.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the serving area.
• Greet and assist students in a friendly manner.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication

Education

High school student

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Food Services Lead and Staff, the student worker will assist the cafeteria staff in serving meals during breakfast and lunch service. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized serving area, ensuring food safety, and providing customer service to students and staff.

Training will be provided on:

• Proper handling and serving of food products

• Basic Understanding of Kitchen safety and sanitation precautions

• Proper Lifting Techniques

• Customer Service

Primary Responsibilities

Food Setup and Service

• Assist in setting up and cleaning up breakfast and lunch service stations.

• Serve meals to students and staff in a timely and courteous manner.

• Ensure portion sizes and food presentation adhere to district and health guidelines.

• Restock food, utensils, and supplies at serving stations during service hours.

• Monitor food to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Cleanliness and Safety

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including wiping counters and cleaning serving areas.

• Dispose of trash, organic waste and recycling appropriately.

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Greet and assist students and staff in a friendly and professional manner.

• Respond to questions about menu items.

• Collaborate with cafeteria staff to ensure smooth meal service.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Campbell Union High School District high school student.

• Must be able to work 3 days per week.

• If 17 years or younger, must obtain a work permit.

• If 18 years or older, must be fingerprinted (Instructions on how to be fingerprinted included with new hire paperwork).

• Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

• Dependable and punctual.

• Follow established procedures.

• Carry out oral and written instructions.

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds (50 pounds by two employees).

• Pulling and pushing carts on a daily basis.

• Standing and walking for extended period of time

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate with students, food service coworkers, supervisor and other staff.

Working Conditions

Environment: School cafeteria

Physical Demands:

• Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds (50 pounds by two employees).

• Pulling and pushing carts on a daily basis.

• Standing and walking for extended period of time

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate with students, food service coworkers, supervisor and other staff.

Calendar and Compensation: Santa Clara County Minimum Wage; This is a part-time position limited to meal service (breakfast and lunch); Free meal provided during work shift.

General Remarks

Consent to the district policies and equal opportunity statements are included to the extent required by law. The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.