Cafeteria Lunch Cook

Cafeteria Lunch Cook

Diocese of Tucson

Job Description

Job Title:

Cafeteria Lunch Cook Status:
Part‑time

St. Ambrose Catholic School / Tucson, AZ

Primary Function:
Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for the food service preparation for the school. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Prepare lunch for the school in a sanitary environment that ensures the safety and quality of food per departmental guidelines.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to multitask.
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to cafeteria guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and hazard‑free working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift in a normal cafeteria environment.

Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; and carrying.

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be in full communion with the Church.
• Must be proficient in the use of large and small kitchen equipment to include: cooking equipment: oven, airfryer, warmer, electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, tools, dishwashers, and other kitchen appliances as needed.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self‑starter, well organized: perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Wash dishes, sanitize equipment, and manage waste disposal properly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
• Interact with students, teachers, parents, and others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Be able to read directions and safety warnings. Must be safety and health conscious at all times.

• High school diploma or GED, and at least 3 years of relevant food service experience.
• Completion of an accredited sanitation course:
  Food handler’s card / Serv Safe.
• Knowledge of allergy protocols.
• Prior experience serving to 150-200 students in a few hours.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern cooking procedures and health and hygiene requirements.

• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

St. Ambrose Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the St. Ambrose Catholic School when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.