Cafeteria Assistant / Custodian Team Member- St John Paull II Catholic School

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: Monday – Friday / 40 hours per week 

Reports to: Principal

*Full-Time Benefits may include:  Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 401 (a) Pension Plan, 403b Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability

Summary

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking a hardworking individual to join the support team.  The role is combined within two departments, serving the morning with the cafeteria team and in the afternoon with the custodial team.  Tasks in the mornings with the cafeteria team include preparing the lunch menu, cleaning the cafeteria area (dining room and restrooms), and assisting with serving.  The high school is a smaller enrollment and has one combined lunch period.  In the afternoons, the tasks with the custodial team include cleaning a set of restrooms in the main wing of the school, and assisting with any additional clean-up and set-up as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of the organization
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards, policies and procedures of the Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive matters
• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of making items available to students and staff
• Cleans utensils, equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions 
• Inspects food items, work areas, etc. for the purpose of preventing cross contamination of food borne illnesses 
• Uses proper body mechanics, cleaning procedures, safety training & protocols for the purpose of preventing accidental injuries to self and others 
• Cleans rooms, kitchens, rooms, hallways, and carpeted areas daily
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms daily and replenishes supplies
• Removes trash from offices and eating areas on a daily basis
• Conducts weekly, monthly, and seasonal cleaning as required
• Assists with the set up and clean-up for meetings and special events
• Periodically disinfects door handles, telephones, switch plates, and trash receptacles
• Applies universal precautions in cleaning practices
• Maintains the security of issued keys, secures buildings, turns off lights
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Job Functions

• Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment
• Conducts emergency clean ups as needed
• Communicates maintenance and repair issues to the principal

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

Working Conditions

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage moderate levels of stress
• Required to work a minimum of a full school day

Mental/Physical Demands

• Required to lift or carry furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
• Required to perform strenuous walking, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, climbing, twisting, grasping, and reaching overhead
• Required to work with chemicals, exposure to dust, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
2. Minimum of 1 year of experience in food service
3. Experience with past custodial work preferred, but not required

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.