Food Service

Position Title: Food Service Worker / Cafeteria Attendant

Position Type:Salary $23,047.00 / Non-Exempt

Position Hours: Full-time; Monday-Friday

Length of Term/Employment: 190 work days / At-will

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager and Campus Principal

Position Mission: The purpose of the Food Service Worker / Cafeteria Attendant was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned campuses with specific responsibilities of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel while maintaining high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledgeable of and ability to follow food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Job Duties:

• Food Preparation and Serving:

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers as instructed.

• Safety and Sanitation:

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

• Other:

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• The ability to rotate through multiple work functions within kitchen.
• Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Required to attend Food Service Workers Training for certification.
• Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Possibly relocating to other campuses within hiring area when needed.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Maintains personal appearance and hygiene.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Reports to work on time every day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder/step stool).
• Moderate lifting and carrying.
• Moderated exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Constant fast-paced work environment.
• Lift/carry 10-40 pounds frequently.
• Pushing/pulling 10-20 pounds frequently.

• Charter & Community Responsibilities:

• Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
• Illustrate understanding of Charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.

• Charter Atmosphere:

• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
• Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.