Cafeteria Worker (Pool)

Job Title:    Food Service Worker                                                                       Wage/Hour Status:     Nonexempt

Reports to:    Cafeteria Manager                                                                        Pay Grade:  AUX PG 1

Dept./School:    Child Nutrition Department                                                       Minimum Salary: $15.89/hour

Primary Purpose:

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 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

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes
2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures
3. Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers
4. Maintain  clean and organized storage areas.

Safety and Sanitation

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

Other

1. Handle and record cashier functions accurately
2. Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies
3. Maintain daily food preparation records
4. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
5. Help manage inventory by putting away delivered food and supplies and rotating stock using the FIFO method.
6. This is a federally funded position.This position is contingent on maintaining the funds. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

             None 

Equipment Used:

             Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, 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), moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds);                   moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.  Must be able to work in a noisy environment with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control               under stress.

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.