The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

2024-2025 Salary:

$16.00 per hour

Position:

Four and a half (4.5) hours per day
Nine (9) month position

Paid time off:

Days are pro-rated based on start date with the District and are allocated after successful completion of a 60-day probationary period.
- Three (3) personal leave days
- Five (5) days accumulated sick leave per year

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GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction, prepare and serve food products and assist in other cafeteria operations, including, but not limited to, instructing and training of substitute cafeteria workers. Complete required work using safe and healthy work practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Food Preparation

Develop and maintain good techniques in food preparation and the serving of food items.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Operate food service equipment such as but not limited to slicers, ovens, steamers, can openers, dishwasher, steam-jacketed kettles.

Serving of Food Items

Responsible for serving the components of a Type “A” meal and recognizing those components in order for the school district to receive monetary reimbursements as prescribed by state and federal agencies.

Substitute for assistant cafeteria manager when the need arises.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Must be willing to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Other duties as requested or required to meet special needs or emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience in food service preferred.
High school diploma.
Ability to follow oral and written communication.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
Ability to use a computerized point of sale system.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

Able to sit approximately 10% of the day.
Able to stand 90% of the day.
Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, kneeling and grasping frequently throughout the day.
Able to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Climb ladders to an approximate height of 10 feet.

Sensory Abilities:

Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a member of a team
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with all people
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to be flexible
Must have an understanding and caring attitude toward children
Possess a positive attitude

Mental Demands:

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications
Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting
Ability to make sound judgments

Environment:

Food Service/School Cafeteria setting including food storage areas, stockrooms, refrigerators, freezers, and dish rooms.

Food Service Helper (4.5 Hours) - Cedar Crest High School