Cafeteria Worker

Heritage Academy Charter Schools • Del Rio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and arranges food and beverages items for the purpose of making items available to students and staff. Work under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Food Service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Food Handler's Certificate
• Job-related experience is desired.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to understand written procedures
• Ability to write routine documents
• Ability to speak clearly
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements
• Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to operate equipment used in school cafeteria
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to provide customer service
• Ability to schedule activities
• Ability to collate data
• Ability to consider a number of factors when using equipment
• Flexibility to work with others
• Ability to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes
• Ability to operate equipment using standardized methods
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals
• Ability to work with similar types of data
• Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and create action plans
• Ability to work with children

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Job-related experience

Responsibilities

• Arranges food and beverages items (e.g. placing in steam tables, à la carte trays, filling racks, mobile carts, etc.) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparations and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Inspects food items, work areas, etc. (e.g. personal hygiene, proper food temperatures, etc.) for the purpose of preventing cross-contamination of food borne illnesses.
• Loads carts, food warmers, trays, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items are available for transporting to other sites (by assignment).
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Uses proper body mechanics and cleaning procedures for the purpose of preventing accidental injuries to self and others.
• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or directing to others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED