Substitute Cafeteria - General Worker

Bensalem Township School District; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bensalem Township School District is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria - General Worker to help serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, friendly setting. The role supports food preparation, cashier duties, and dish/cleaning tasks across district cafeterias.

Starting immediately, the position offers a flexible schedule as needed and pay at $14 per hour. Candidates should have basic food handling knowledge and strong teamwork skills to contribute to a safe, positive dining environment.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to interact with students, staff and community.
• Basic food handling and sanitation knowledge to protect customers.
• Ability to count and make change; comfort with basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food portions and cafeteria counter.
• Ensure students take required meals and serve from counter or cashier registers.
• Operate dish machines or work in dish/cleaning area; maintain dining area cleanliness.
• Collect and manage trash; sweep and mop as needed; support efficient operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food handling

Cash handling

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria - General Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5086177

Application Deadline: Jun 11, 2027 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 08, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bensalem School District has an immediate need for Substitute Cafeteria General Worker. The position goal is to serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an efficient manner in a clean and friendly atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of food portions and prepares cafeteria counter.
• Ensure students are taking the required meals.
• Serves students and staff from the cafeteria counter or acts as cashier on computerized registers
• Operates dish machine or works in dish room area.
• Removes used dishes and assists in the cleaning of counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area.
• Maintains the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion. Also, sweeps and mops assigned area.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or necessary for an efficient operation.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
• essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Possess appropriate level of education and experience to perform the
• essential duties relative to the position.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, safety manuals, etc. and to generate routine reports and correspondence pertinent to the essential job duties.
• Ability to communicate and to demonstrate interpersonal skills effectively in dealing with students, staff, parents, community members, and educational agencies as related to performance of the duties of the position.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations and to apply mechanical skills and technical skills to accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to interpret and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to perform routine tasks cooperatively and to adjust to interruptions, variables, or changes in standardized situations.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Exhibits a pleasant disposition and can interact with students and staff.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures to protect the health and well-being of our customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to count, add and to make change
• Work Hours- As needed

The District reserves the right to remove this job posting at any time.

NOTE

Qualified candidates/incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. As required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or duties. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the position, or the candidate once offered the position to inform the Bensalem Township School District Human Resources Director of all reasonable accommodations that may be required. Candidates who need accommodation to complete the application process must inform the Human Resources Director of their need.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $14 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Jenna Demirjian , Food Service Coordinator
• Email: [e-mail]