School Cafeteria Worker

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Cafeteria Worker assists with food production and dining for residential and visiting students at the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired. The role includes preparing a variety of foods, supporting food delivery, and ensuring that work areas, equipment, and the dining area are clean and sanitary. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $26,312.00, which may be commensurate with education and job experience. The role may also be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Working knowledge of and ability to apply modern principles and practices of large-scale food preparation.
Working knowledge of large-scale food production equipment and how to calculate ingredient quantities to yield the desired amount.
Working knowledge of weights and measures and how quantities affect cooking time and product quality.
Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation principles and practices in institutional kitchens.
Ability to read and accurately follow recipes and special-diet menus.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of foods, including meats, soups, vegetables, breads, salads, desserts, and casseroles.
Calculate ingredient quantities to produce the desired quantity and quality of food.
Prepare special-diet foods according to dietitian menu orders based on doctors' orders.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties, including washing walls, mopping floors, washing pots and pans, and cleaning ovens, grills, carts, appliances, and tables.
Store and retrieve food from freezers and refrigerators and maintain food inventory.
Periodically requisition and receive supplies.
Check freezer and refrigerator temperatures to ensure food is stored at proper temperatures.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies including paid new parent leave, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years
Education reimbursement program
Group life insurance
Referral bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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