Cafeteria Worker

Muhlenberg School District
 
 
TITLE:                          Cafeteria Worker                                               DATE:                  July 6, 2023                                                                                                                                                                        
CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff                                                    REVISED:          July 6, 2023
 
REPORTS TO:          Director of Food Service                                 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt             
 
LOCATION:              Schools                                                        
 
JOB SUMMARY:     Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food. All cafeteria workers are responsible for keeping a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and serves food to students and staff under the direction of the head cook.

1. Ability to operate food preparation equipment such as mixers, choppers, steamers, dishwasher and other food service equipment.  

1. Responsible for cleaning the food service equipment including hand washing pots and pans.

1. Responsible for keeping the serving lines and areas supplied with food.

1. Assists the head cook with receiving food and supplies and placing all items in appropriate storage areas.

1. Assists the head cook with planning, set up, and preparation of special catering events as directed by the head cook.

1. Ability to operate the cash register in the cafeteria.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the head cook or building administrators.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:      High School Diploma
                                                Previous experience with students preferred.    
                                                Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
                                                Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
                                                Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
                                                Submission of the FBI Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
                                                Submission of sexual misconduct/abuse disclosure release form in accordance with Act 168 of 2014. 
                                                Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
                                                                                                                                                               
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to reach above and below the waist 
                                                  Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
                                                Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
                                Some stooping and squatting required
                                Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 50 lbs.
                                Ability to stand for long periods of the workday
 
SENSORY ABILITIES: Visual acuity
Auditory acuity
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical school environment
                                                      Subject to inside environmental conditions
 
TEMPERAMENT:            Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
                                                Must be able to work with students
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Must be able to understand and maintain confidentiality
 
COGNITIVE ABILITY: Ability to follow written and verbal directions
                                                Ability to read and write
                                                Ability to communicate effectively
                                                Ability to organize tasks   
                                                Ability to handle multiple tasks
                                                Ability to exercise good judgment
 
SPECIFIC SKILLS:           Serve Safe Certification preferred
                                               
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.