7.04 hours per day

Position Title: Cafeteria Worker

Pay Grade: 3 Period of Employment: 9.1 mo.

Description Approved/ Revised:  12/17 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

General Responsibilities: Provide support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and distributing food items; providing complete and accurate documentation and audit trails for meals served and food items purchased; maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Assists in preparation of food items for student consumption.
• Arranges food and beverage items (placing in steam tables, filling racks, mobile carts) for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assists with the kitchen inventory of supplies.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff utilizing the POS system; utilizes strong cash handling skills.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Inspects food items and work areas, checking hygiene and proper food temperatures, to prevent food borne illnesses.
• Assists in training new workers in kitchen operations.
• Reviews dietary notes of students to determine if he/she has any food allergies.
• Responds to inquiries of students and staff.
• Complies with health and food safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Familiarity with health regulations and proper safe handling of food.
• Ability to function well under pressure.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Serve as role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.