Substitute Cafeteria Attendant

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BILL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Cook to support daily lunch service. Under the Cafeteria Manager, you will assist in cooking, baking, salad preparation and serving meals to students, following district recipes and safety rules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a background check. You will operate kitchen equipment, maintain a clean, sanitary work area and cooperate with staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper methods for the preparation and serving of food
• Understanding of basic arithmetical calculations and measurement processes
• Ability to adhere to standard menus and recipes in the preparation of foods
• Ability to operate and maintain food service related equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Training or coursework in nutrition, and in safety and sanitation procedures preferred
• One year of experience in quantity food preparation in a commercial, institutional or school food service facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment used in the preparation, packaging and serving of sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods
• Prepares, cooks and bakes a variety of food
• Reviews recipes and menus, and estimates needed ingredients and the time required for the cooking and baking of a variety of foods
• Weighs and measures accurately
• Assist with the setup of steam table and serving line
• Checks for proper food temperature, both during preparation and on the serving line
• Assists in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition
• Performs necessary cleaning of equipment and operates automatic dishwasher
• Handle and dispose of refuse, using proper sanitation
• Assists in the receiving, inspecting, wrapping and storing of foodstuffs, supplies and materials
• Assists in inventory control and in the requisitioning of foodstuffs, supplies and materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Food service knowledge

Arithmetic

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BILL-CHATHAM CUSD #5

SUBSTITUTE Cafeteria Cook

SUBSTITUTE POSITION OVERVIEW

Substitute employees provide temporary coverage for regular District staff to support the continuity of daily operations and services. Substitutes are expected to perform the duties of the assigned position, follow District policies and procedures, and carry out responsibilities as directed by their supervisor or building administrator.

The job description below outlines the general duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the regular position. Actual substitute assignments may vary based on the duration of the assignment, staffing needs, and the specific responsibilities delegated to the substitute.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass fingerprint background check.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Knowledge of proper methods for the preparation and serving of food
• Understanding of basic arithmetical calculations and measurement processes
• Ability to adhere to standard menus and recipes in the preparation of foods
• Ability to operate and maintain food service related equipment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Training or coursework in nutrition, and in safety and sanitation procedures preferred
• One year of experience in quantity food preparation in a commercial, institutional or school food service facility preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Cafeteria Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Under immediate supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, performs semi-skilled tasks in the preparation (cooking, baking, salad preparation in large quantities) and serving of food at the school cafeteria. Assists in the maintenance of a food service facility in an orderly, safe and sanitary condition and completes related work as required by the supervisor. Assists in the cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas, utensils and equipment as required.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below but not limited to:

• Operates a variety of equipment used in the preparation, packaging and serving of sandwiches, salads, relishes, hot entrees and a variety of other foods
• Prepares, cooks and bakes a variety of food
• Reviews recipes and menus, and estimates needed ingredients and the time required for the cooking and baking of a variety of foods
• Weighs and measures accurately
• Assist with the setup of steam table and serving line
• Checks for proper food temperature, both during preparation and on the serving line
• Assists in maintaining the food service facility in a safe, clean and sanitary condition
• Performs necessary cleaning of equipment and operates automatic dishwasher
• Handle and dispose of refuse, using proper sanitation
• Assists in the receiving, inspecting, wrapping and storing of foodstuffs, supplies and materials
• Assists in inventory control and in the requisitioning of foodstuffs, supplies and materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and immediate supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.

Physical Demands:

bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, manual dexterity to operate food service related equipment, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language.

Environmental Conditions:

The work is performed primarily indoors.

EVALUATION:

The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met (as applicable).

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended by the Board of Education as appropriate.

Revised 6/2020