Cafeteria Specialist

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Job : 5872429

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Primary

Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision toprepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements.

Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diplomaor GED Equivalent

Food handlers’ card, CPR certified

Bilingual and computer skills are always a plus.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability tooperate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience:

Food Service experience helpful

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes; serve food according to meal schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promoteportioncontrol and proper use of leftovers; supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• As a cook/aide you will alternate to one of the 4 positions weekly. (This allows everyone to know all positions of cook)
  The duties assigned to those positions will be outlined and signed on a separate duties expectation document.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Follow established procedures to meethigh standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions inworkarea and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect, courteousness to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

• Participate for mandatory meetings, in services,
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  
  Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
• Posture:
  
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  
  Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
• Lifting:
  
  Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
• Environment:
  
  Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes,vapors,gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces;.Unless otherwisenotedto stay over for mandatory meetings, in services, etc.
• Mental Demands:
  
  Work with frequent interruptions;maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 to $21.14 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Food Service

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Missy Beck , Caf Director
• Food Services
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