What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Cafe Assistant position at Ursuline Academy?
Department: Cafeteria
Supervisor: Cafeteria Manager
Status: Part-Time
Ursuline Academy is seeking school cafeteria workers for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
The Cafeteria Assistant at Ursuline Academy provides breakfast and lunch for the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools with specific responsibilities for performing and serving food items to students, faculty and staff, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
Founded in 1893, Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school serving over 400 students per year across three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline Academy is co-ed through fifth grade, and serves girls only in grades six through twelve. Part of a worldwide network of more than 105 schools, Ursuline Academy has been guided by the values and mission of the Ursuline Sisters. Committed to our mission of Serviam or “I will serve,” Ursuline has been a leader in education since 1893.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Food Services:
- Prepares food and beverage items according to standard recipes and established food preparation.
- Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of providing items that will be acceptable to students, faculty and staff.
- Inspects food items and supplies to verify quantity and quality of orders.
- Inventories food, condiments and supplies to ensure availability of items.
- Monitors and maintains kitchen, cafeteria/serving areas and food storage areas for the purpose of a safe and sanitary environment.
- Reports and maintains the amount of leftover and open cans to the Cafeteria Supervisor to ensure accurate record keeping of daily food consumption.
- Cleans utensils and equipment to maintain required sanitary conditions.
- Maintains cash register, and assists with day-to-day operations.
- Assists with food service for school events as needed.
Administrative:
- Receives food items and supplies, and places them in designated areas utilizing temperature requirements and food spoilage guides.
- Reports needed supplies and equipment malfunctions/repairs to the Cafeteria Supervisor.
- Maintains daily time sheet by recording daily log-in and out times and totaling weekly work hours.
WORK ETHIC:
- Works in a manner that promotes personal safety and the safety of the Ursuline community.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding the Ursuline community.
- Attends all required meetings and events and is willing to perform all other duties as assigned.
- Contributes by personal example to an atmosphere of faith commitment consistent with Catholic values and our founder St. Angela Merici.
- Respects, cooperates, and maintains a positive attitude with colleagues (faculty and staff), students, parents, and alumnae, and exemplify the core values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma preferred.
- Experience in a school cafeteria preferred.
- Proficiency with all aspects of cooking and serving.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under direct supervision and in a team setting.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, talking and lifting of up to 25 pounds as a regular part of the job. Specific vision ability required including close, distance, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee may be exposed to possible infectious diseases. The employee may be exposed to a hot and humid environment when in the kitchen area.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15