What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Aide position at Universal Academy?
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides assistance with preparing and portioning meals.
- Distributes and serves meals, beverages, and snacks.
- Prepares dining areas for the serving of meals and sets up serving lines.
- Cleans dining, service, and food preparation areas.
- Cleans and sterilizes dishes, kitchen utensils, and equipment.
- Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Receives deliveries of food and supplies from vendors
- Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Other - Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
- Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
- Maintain daily food preparation records.
- Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
- Complete annual continuing education requirements.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Major Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
Environment: Work inside in a commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces.
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.