School Cafeteria Worker

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Food Service Team Member position will perform routine tasks necessary to prepare high-quality meals from simple to complex, adhering to food safety regulations, assist in keeping the kitchen orderly and clean, as well as, providing the utmost customer service experience for all students, faculty, and staff. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCuts, weighs, or measures ingredients according to provided instructions Prepares meat, seafood, and poultry for cooking by cutting or grinding, as instructed Prepares vegetables to be used as condiments Combines salad ingredients Arranges prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by serving staff Prevents the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers and in designated areas Monitors the temperature of food and food storage areas Maintains and cleans salad bars and buffet line Ensures utensils and condiment area is adequately stocked Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains cleanliness of work areas, surfaces, utensils, equipment, and dishes Adheres to all food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and serving area Manages transactions with students, faculty, and staff Scans and/or collects payments Prints and provides register totals to Director of Food Services at the end of each day Washes all wares including pots, pans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks Assists in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed Ensures work areas remain safe, clean and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitationSECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAttends all designated training sessions requested by the school such as: Safety and Security, Customer Service, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent Prior completion of food safety coursework preferredSKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to listen and follow directions Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen Ability to understand and meet the standards for health, safety, and excellence Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff Detail-oriented and thoroughWORKING ENVIRONMENTDining HallFast-pacedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSProlonged periods of walking or standing Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time Ability to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently Frequently immerse hands in water Required to wear protective coverings such as hair restraint and gloves