Cafeteria Worker

St. John Vianney High School•Kirkwood, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cafeteria Worker assists in the daily operations of the school lunchroom and kitchen. The primary responsibilities include preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and school personnel, maintaining excellent sanitation and safety standards, and executing basic point-of-sale (POS) financial transactions. This role requires a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills for handling transactions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/recipes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively with high school students, educators, and teammates
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30-40 pounds occasionally (such as inventory boxes)
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures (near ovens or inside walk-in freezers)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food service, customer service, or a school environment is a plus but not necessary

Responsibilities

Assist with basic baking and cooking, following established school recipes and portion-control guidelines
Prepare, slice, portion, and assemble food items (such as fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, and side dishes) for daily service
Set up serving lines, ensuring food is displayed attractively and held at correct regulatory temperatures
Serve students and staff efficiently and courteously during designated meal periods
Operate the school's computerized point-of-sale system during lunch periods
Accurately scan Student IDs or look up accounts to process meal transactions
Maintain confidentiality regarding student account statuses
Assist with unloading, verifying, and storing food shipments and kitchen supplies upon delivery
Rotate stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to minimize waste and ensure freshness
Keep food storage areas, walk-in coolers, and pantries organized and clean
Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, serving counters, and dining tables before, during, and after service
Wash, sanitize, and properly store kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans, and serving trays according to health department codes
Safely operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment
Empty trash receptacles and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and cafeteria spaces