Cafeteria Utility Worker

Cafeteria Utility Worker

Temporary Position

(6.5 hrs/day $18.72-19.29/hr) Internal 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides support in a school district that serves meals and ala carte foods to children and adults in accordance with federal regulations.  The cafeteria utility worker works under the direction of the Cook/Manager, Assistant Cook/Manager or the Receiving Kitchen Supervisor depending on site assignment and under the general direction of the Director of Food Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support with light food preparation in preparing and serving meals to an assigned site. Light food preparation includes but is not limited to: washing and cutting fruits and vegetables, opening cans, filling portion controlled cups, placing foods in serving wells, opening and closing ovens and removing foods from ovens and warmers.
• Ability to lift trays of food, fruit boxes and other food & supply items related to daily service
• Daily dish duty, washing and drying
• Cleaning milk coolers
• Working knowledge of food and nutrition as it relates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs
• Ability to read and follow a daily menu
• Prepares sanitation logs, temperature logs and other reports as required
• Assists manager in food and supply ordering
• Operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner
• Operates POS system and completes daily deposit
• Maintains approved standards of sanitation per local board of health and state requirements
• Makes recommendations for maintenance of and additions to equipment and kitchen/cafeteria
• Cooperates and communicates with other school staff, public, parents and students to promote a positive kitchen/cafeteria atmosphere
• Participate in training activities related to job description to include continuing education pertaining to school lunch regulations
• Performs related work, as required and/or assigned by the Manager and/or Food Service Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Good knowledge of the principles and practices of quantity food preparation, menu planning, equipment care, sanitary food handling and storage; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to maintain good personal relations with children and adults; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; initiative; neat personal appearance; tact; good judgement; courtesy; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Employee should have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, students, and other employees of the organization.

Please note that to be considered for this position, qualified candidates must be able to speak and understand English at a level where the employee can communicate with both students and staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Employee must have ability to problem solve.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:  

Professional standards final rule 2015 (HHFKA 2010). Select opportunities will be provided to the employee by both their immediate supervisor and the food service director. Beginning school year 2016-2017 at least 4 hours of annual continuing education/training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and taste and smell.  Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time.  Employee must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carry objects up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within the work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet/or humid conditions, cold and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Salary : $19 - $19