Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Young World Physical Education; Taylorsville (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Taylorsville, Kentucky is seeking a Substitute Cafeteria Worker to provide excellent service to students and staff. Duties include food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in food service. The position is part-time and requires working cooperatively with others while complying with health and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications

• One year food service experience required.
• Must complete training course for certification of food service personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and serving areas.
• Assist with cooking and baking activities.

Skills

Basic math and cashiering skills

Knowledge of sanitation practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate

Tools

Cash register

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Substitute Cafeteria Worker

Spencer County Public Schools - District Wide - Taylorsville, Kentucky (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

Job ID: 4954493

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2020 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-time

Job Description

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.
• Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared; prepare, cook and/or assemble sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, meats, fruit, vegetables and cookies.
• Assemble items to be served and sold at designated food service area locations; prepare food for transport across campus or to other District locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.
• Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.
• Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.
• Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.
• Collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change; complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and money collected; total receipt moneys, prepare bank deposit slips and deliver to school office for deposit.
• Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
• Assist other Food Services personnel with cooking and baking activities.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, frying machine, steamer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as required.
• Train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Basic math and cashiering skills.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability To

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operate a cash register and make change accurately.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Lift, bend, push, walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds.

Education – Experience – Training Requirement

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and one year food service experience.
• Must complete training course for certification of beginning of school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.
• State law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records maintained by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.