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Cafeteria Worker

Capital Area Intermediate Unit
Mechanicsburg, PA Intern
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026
Work Schedule: Part-time; up to 29 hours per week; during the school year (190 days)

Salary: $14.77 - $18.46 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Goal: To assist head cook in the preparation of meals, help serve students and staff meals in a courteous manner, and assist in the cleaning of the food service area.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Assist head cook with food preparation.
  • Prepare the serving line with food items and utensils necessary for serving the correct portions.
  • Assist head cook and/or Food Services Coordinator with any last-minute preparation necessary for serving lunch.
  • Serve food to students and staff, giving the quantities of food specified.
  • Assist head cook in replenishing serving lines with food and beverages for serving subsequent groups of children and staff.
  • Break down serving line, wash and sanitize serving area at the end of the day.
  • Help with organizing and cleaning storage areas, equipment, and utensils used for meals.
  • Operate commercial dishwasher.
  • Set up three-compartment sink with proper water temps and cleaning/sanitizing solution and test chemical sanitizer concentration as needed.
  • Follow all established Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
  • Assist with food deliveries and inventorying food and supplies.
  • Assist with laundering towels and aprons as needed.
  • Operate cash register as needed.
  • Work with and assist in the training of vocational education students.
  • Assist in special events in food services. (i.e., NSBW, NSLW, Go for the Greens, etc.).
  • Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Cook, and/or Food Services Coordinator or their designee.
  • Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Salary : $15 - $18

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