Temporary Labor Pool - Cafeteria Worker

wacoisd; Waco (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district in Waco, Texas is looking for a Temporary Cafeteria Worker to provide nutritious meals for students. The ideal candidate would have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to follow instructions effectively. Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment, preparing food, and maintaining sanitation standards. This position is full-time, offers training, and requires the acquisition of a food handler's card within 30 days. contact for application qualifications.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must possess or can obtain a food handler's card within 30 days.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learn operation of kitchen equipment.
• Prepare foods from standardized recipes.
• Maintain high safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred

Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card

Food handler's card (must possess within 30 days)

Tools

All industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Temporary Labor Pool - Cafeteria Worker

Waco ISD - Waco, Texas

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

• Job ID: 4826993
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Worker (Temp Pool)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Cafeteria Manager

Pay Grade/Days: 300 / 180

Dept./School: Child Nutrition Services

Date Revised: April 2007

Primary Purpose:
To provide a nutritious, well balanced meal for the student population

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
Valid Texas driver’s license or state issued ID card
Possess or can possess a food handler's card within 30 days

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Will train

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Ability to learn operation of all kitchen equipment
2. Ability to prepare foods from standardized recipes
3. Ability to break down recipes in order to increase or decrease prepared food amounts
4. Assist in receiving and storage of all food, equipment, paper, and cleaning supplies
5. Maintain high safety and sanitation standards at all times
6. Follow security procedures for cash handling and key & lock control according to District policy
7. Assist with special events and meet expectations of school during schedule changes
8. Assist with clean up after lunch run

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

All industrial kitchen equipment, broom, and mop

Working Conditions

Tobacco Free

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. People intensive, typical school environment. Frequent interruptions. Continuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, squeezing, twisting, reaching (including overhead), must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working indoors in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, works with chemicals, exposure to dust, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Elesa Maimbourg, Human Resources Coordinator
• P.O. Box 27
• Waco, Texas 76703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]