Substitute Cafeteria Worker, St. Jerome Regional School

Diocese of Allentown•Tamaqua, PA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Cafeteria Worker is responsible for food preparation and portion control in a school cafeteria, following standardized recipes and dietary requirements for quantity, quality, nutrition, appearance, temperature, and timeliness. The role also performs duties to maintain sanitation standards prescribed by the state and school. The worker collaborates with the Cafeteria Manager to prepare and serve lunch, support menu planning and supply management, maintain food quality and freshness, operate the lunch register, and keep food preparation and service areas clean, organized, and safe. Work is in a school cafeteria and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as needed. Occasional overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred.
Work experience in food service within a facility of comparable size.
Ability to follow directions from the Cafeteria Manager.
Arrive at work in proper uniform and remain in uniform during the shift.
Good interpersonal working skills.
Excellent customer service skills and professional conduct.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Aptitude for cooking and creativity with food.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Clear Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, DHS Fingerprint Check, and NSOR records, as required under Pennsylvania Act 153 of 2014; clearances must be no less than one year old.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including sitting, walking, standing, communicating, hearing, using standard kitchen equipment, occasional reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Work with the Cafeteria Manager to ensure food is ready for lunch.
Prepare lunch foods in accordance with dietary and health guidelines and standardized recipes.
Suggest weekly or monthly menu items to the Cafeteria Manager.
Assist with purchasing and storing groceries and supplies as requested; monitor stock and inform the Cafeteria Manager of items needing replenishment.
Retrieve food and supplies from storerooms and refrigerators and remove frozen foods for thawing as needed.
Wash, trim, cook, and season food; bake, roast, broil, or steam main dishes.
Determine when food is fully cooked using established guidelines and a thermometer.
Maintain proper food rotation to ensure quality and freshness.
Portion food for individual servings according to established guidelines.
Prepare salads, desserts, fruits, and vegetables.
Collect food tokens and operate the lunch register to charge students for purchases.
Serve food to students.
Collect leftovers, cover and label them, and store them according to production standards.
Maintain daily temperature logs.
Keep refrigerators and work areas clean and orderly; clean, sanitize, and organize stations between lunch periods and at the beginning and end of the shift.
Follow safety policies and report accidents according to procedure.
Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in accordance with state and school standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Complete required training, including the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Follow the Business Conduct Policy and the Catholic Church's teachings and discipline regarding faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle in conformity with those teachings.