Food Services: General Cafeteria Worker

Whitman-Hanson Regional School District • Whitman, MA

5h

About The Position

The General Cafeteria Worker assists with preparing, presenting, and serving quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner. The position supports cafeteria operations by preparing food, cleaning kitchen equipment, setting up and breaking down serving lines, operating kitchen and cash-register equipment, handling money, and completing related reports. The Cafeteria Manager evaluates performance in accordance with the District process. Workday, work year, and benefits are determined by contractual agreement; compensation is an hourly wage under the Food Services Cafeteria Worker's Agreement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation or serving.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and to use American money and standard weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Ability to follow detailed but basic written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to pass an entry-level aptitude test.
• Ability to work in a friendly manner with coworkers, staff, and students and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to perform job duties and communicate in a noisy environment.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to walk frequently and stand continuously; frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk; occasionally reach with the hands and arms and repeat hand, arm, or finger motions; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality food preparation.
• Clean kitchen equipment daily to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
• Set up and break down serving lines, including salad bars, hot-food lines, and à la carte stations.
• Operate cash registers, ovens, heating units, and related equipment.
• Count money, make change, and complete related reports as necessary.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, staff, students, and the community while following District requirements and School Committee policies.

What This Job Offers

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