Cafeteria Assistant

St. Mary's Catholic School - Taylor•Taylor, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafeteria Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting and serving in the school cafeteria and lunch program within the framework of the school’s philosophy and organization. The Cafeteria Assistant is responsible for assisting the cafeteria manager in implementing the school’s food program within the guidelines established by the school. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal in consultation with the cafeteria manager. Ministerial Character Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities. Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Requirements

Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Able to communicate effectively both orally and verbally
Able to work well with others in the school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
High school diploma or equivalent
Food Handlers certificate in the State of Texas
Valid Texas Driver's License
Meets state and local health regulations, as required
Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.

Responsibilities

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church with joyful, virtuous interactions
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
Maintains appropriate State of Texas food handler’s certification as required for state inspections
Demonstrates general knowledge of cooking and ability to follow recipes
Assists in maintaining accurate lunch and bookkeeping records
Assists in creating healthy menus
Assists in maintaining accurate inventory of food, supplies, and equipment and submits timely, cost-effective orders as needed
Supervises students in the serving area with regard to safety and behavior
Assists in maintaining current and accurate lunch and bookkeeping records according to school policy
Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment
Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual student needs
Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in a school setting
Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks
Possesses job appropriate technology skills