Cafeteria Aide, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the School Principal, the Cafeteria Aide is responsible for the supervision and management of the food service operations for the school. This role involves planning menus, ordering food and supplies, preparing meals, maintaining sanitary conditions, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines. The position also requires supporting the spiritual and pastoral mission of the Church and adhering to Catholic principles.

Requirements

Must be proficient in the use of large and small kitchen equipment to include an electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, tools, dishwashers and other kitchen appliances as needed.
Must have the ability to use a computer for prolonged periods for cafeteria related tasks.
Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter, well organized: perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times.
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years; must complete Protecting God’s Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment.
Interact with students, teachers, parents, and others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
Be able to read directions and safety warnings. Must be safety and health conscious at all times.
Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church.
Certification in Food Service Management from an accredited institution or equivalent, verifiable experience.
Completion of an accredited sanitation course (Food Safety HACCP for Retail Food Establishment).
Comprehensive knowledge of modern cooking procedures and health and hygiene requirements.
1 years' experience as a cook in a commercial or private environment.

Responsibilities

Plan menus and utilize food based on number of anticipated students, required nutritional value, and cost; ensure that appropriate quantities of food are ordered and served.
Adhere to nutrition requirements as mandated by local, State, and Federal Government.
Produce and maintain work schedules and production records: direct personnel task assignments for the cafeteria to operate with maximum efficiency.
Manage and maintain food production in a sanitary environment that ensures the safety and quality of food per departmental guidelines and St. Johns County Health Department requirements.
Place orders for all foods and supplies used in the cafeteria; prepare meals for lunch.
Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to cafeteria guidelines.
Maintain accurate on-site reports of daily and monthly financial production and activity records; prepare and maintain all records for required audits and reviews.
Ensure compliance with applicable Personnel Policies and Practices, and ensure employees are appropriately managed; provide education and training to employees as necessary.
Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the school cafeteria; justify replacement of existing equipment to meet cafeteria needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Church's spiritual and pastoral mission.
Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee's professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.