Cafeteria Worker

(7 hrs per day)

Assist in the preparation of food; prepare assigned food serving area, serve foods and perform cashiering  duties in the sale of food items to students and staff; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

CAFETERIA WORKER  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Wash and prepare eating and serving areas; set out food, trays and beverages according to established procedures.

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared; prepare, cook and/or assemble sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, meats, fruit, vegetables and cookies.

Assemble items to be served and sold at designated food service area locations; prepare food for transport across campus or to other District locations, maintaining appropriate records as assigned.

Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving lines are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays; prepare the steam table for serving hot meals.

Heat, portion and serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.

Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change.

Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change.

Collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change; complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals and beverages served and money collected; total receipt moneys, prepare bank deposit slips and deliver to school office for deposit.

Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies.

Assist other Food Services personnel with cooking and baking activities.

Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.

Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash.

Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register, slicer, and grater, mixer, frying machine, steamer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as required.

Train new food service employees and student workers as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintain regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic math and cashiering skills.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.

Sanitation practices related to handling and serving food.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.

Learn and follow health and sanitation requirements.

Maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Operate a cash register and make change accurately.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients.

Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Work cooperatively with others.

Lift heavy objects.

Lift, bend, push, walk and stand for extended periods of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights, up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

High school diploma or GED or other licensed credential for the position.

Employees who do not have a diploma or GED can request details on how to obtain an equivalency diploma.

Must complete training course for certification of beginning of school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND

CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES