Food Service Worker 5.5 hours

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

About The Position

The Cafeteria Worker performs a variety of duties for the school food service program and helps maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition. The role participates in cooking and preparing a wide variety of food, including main dishes, baked goods, sandwiches, and salads. It also includes setting up serving areas and steam tables, serving food to students and faculty, counting milk and other food items, collecting money, and making change. The worker follows safe and sanitary work practices, stores food items and supplies properly, and operates standard kitchen equipment. The position requires the ability to read and follow recipes, stand for the duration of the shift, lift 40 pounds, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with students and adults. The employee is eligible to participate in professional development classes when offered.

Requirements

Must be Serve Safe certified.
Must be able to read and understand how to follow a recipe.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the work shift.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students and adults.

Nice To Haves

Eligible to participate in professional development classes when offered.

Responsibilities

Help maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.
Participate in cooking and preparing main dishes, baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and other food items.
Set up serving areas and steam tables.
Serve food to students and faculty.
Count milk and other food items as assigned.
Follow safe and sanitary working practices and procedures.
Collect money and make change.
Use a cash register effectively.
Operate standard kitchen equipment, including an oven, slicer, mixer, steam table, warmer, fryolator, and steamer.
Ensure food items and supplies are stored properly.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.