CAFETERIA TECHNICIAN

St. Bernard Parish Public Schools • Chalmette, LA

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About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the Cafeteria Technician are to prepare nutritious food for students and adults in the manner directed, to serve meals to students and adults in a pleasant, efficient, and effective manner as directed, and to clean all cafeteria equipment, dishes, utensils, furniture, and floors on a daily basis after meals are served as directed in order to promote a clean, safe, and healthy cafeteria. The full-time Cafeteria Technician is employed for 186 days as designated on the school district calendar on the basis of a 35-hour work week. Part-time technicians are employed 5.5 hours per day for the number of days required by the school calendar. The Cafeteria Technician's salary is commensurate with years of experience on the Support Personnel Salary Schedule most recently adopted by the St. Bernard Parish School Board.

Requirements

• Possesses US citizenship or possesses authorization for employment as demonstrated through proper documentation
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write at a 5th grade or above level
• Demonstrates the ability to complete simple math problems involving addition and subtraction
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly in the English language
• Demonstrates the ability to use basic cafeteria and custodial equipment for food preparation and cleaning
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with staff, students, and school personnel
• Demonstrates the ability to stand, speak, hear, stoop, kneel, and walk for prolonged periods
• Demonstrates the ability to bend and twist at the neck more often than the average person
• Demonstrates the ability to independently move, load or unload equipment and supplies up to 45 pounds
• Demonstrates the ability to withstand temperature variances common to food service environments
• Demonstrates the ability to work with chemical detergents and sanitizers
• Demonstrates the ability to read handwritten or typed material at close range
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare written reports as necessary
• Demonstrates the ability to enter data into the computer software system
• Completes the 90-day probationary period

Responsibilities

• Observing and promoting safe working practices and procedures
• Adhering to uniform and personal hygiene requirements
• Giving and receiving information to and from other technicians, the manager, or assistant manager
• Following production schedules and job assignments issued by the manager or assistant
• Checking food quality when preparing or serving food
• Maintaining correct holding temperatures when holding food
• Using and cleaning equipment properly
• Using standardized recipes and increasing or decreasing designated amounts
• Using acceptable methods for food handling
• Using acceptable sanitation techniques for food handling
• Using cafeteria equipment in a professional, effective, and efficient manner
• Promoting positive feelings about food service to the children and the teachers
• Storing deliveries according to the directions of the manager or assistant
• Attending all regular food safety meetings and trainings
• Participating as required in special events within the district and working flexible hours associated with those events
• Performing job activities in a timely and efficient manner
• Cleaning large and small equipment and dining room floors, tables, walls, and windows as directed

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with years of experience
• Full-time employment for 186 days on a 35-hour work week
• Part-time employment for 5.5 hours per day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed