Cafeteria Worker

Plain Local School District•Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Cook in providing courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe delivery of nutritious and tasty meals to students. The role involves various aspects of food service, including preparation, serving, cooking, cashiering, dishwashing, and cleanup. The Cafeteria Worker may also fill in as Head Cook as needed and is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Two years experience as a Cafeteria Hourly employee
Experience working with students in an authoritative role
Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Perform as an Assistant Head Cook in all facets dealing with food preparation, serving, cooking, cashiering, dishwashing, frying, cleanup, etc.
Fill in as Head Cook throughout the district, as needed
Check daily menu and assist Head Cook in assembling ingredients/equipment
Observe rules of cleanliness by keeping work area clean and through proper dress and grooming
Turn equipment on/off and report any equipment problems to Head Cook
Organize student workers and assist them to understand their responsibilities
Follow recipes and make adjustments for quantity needed
Operate ovens, pressure cookers, steamers, slicers, dishwashers, mixers, etc. and work on gas or electrical equipment with hot surfaces and sharp edges
Deal with students in a friendly manner, even the occasional unruly student
Assist with orientation and instruction of new or substitute employees
Assist with bookkeeping records, including daily report of food prepared, number of meals served, and inventory records; complete time sheets, etc.
Lift a minimum of 30 pounds, and help lift other amounts of weight
Handle trays, pots, and pans, along with silverware and dishes if required
Use water containing soap and disinfectants, without allergic reaction
Communicate and work with custodians and daily delivery personnel
Assist Head Cook in stocking and cleaning storage areas as needed
Promote safe practices in food preparation and equipment use
Use proper methods of sanitation so as to avoid any possible harm to students/staff and to pass all inspections by Local/State/Federal authorities
Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures
Perform other duties as directed