Job Title: Cafeteria Worker
Exemption Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition / Food Services
Dept./School: Child Nutrition
Date Revised: October 1, 2019
Primary Purpose:
Work under moderate supervision to prepare 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:
None specified
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand written and verbal 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 math
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Food Preparation and Serving
Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Safety and Sanitation
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and 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 promptly report any conditions that are not immediately
correctable to supervisor.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Other
Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
Maintain daily food preparation records.
Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
Complete annual continuing education requirements.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
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
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Era ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Era no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará´ en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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