Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The Cafeteria Assistant Cook I position is offered within a large institutional setting, typically a school district cafeteria, where nutrition and efficient food service are of paramount importance. The hiring establishment prides itself on delivering nutritious, well-prepared meals to students and staff, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and operational efficiency. This role is integral to the food service team, operating under the direct supervision of a Cafeteria Manager while occasionally receiving direction from the Principal or Superintendent. The establishment emphasizes teamwork, proper food handling, and adherence to health regulations to foster a positive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of 12th grade or equivalent work experience
- One year experience in food preparation in large quantities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Ability to handle money accurately
- Personal characteristics of integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, and good judgment
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Letter of introduction
- Three letters of reference
- Resume
Job Qualifications
- Completion of 12th grade or equivalent work experience
- One year experience in the preparation of food in large quantities
- Knowledge of proper methods of preparing food in large quantities
- Knowledge of use and care of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils
- Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitizing methods including MSDS
- Knowledge of the principals of personal hygiene and sanitary food preparation and kitchen safety
- Mathematics knowledge necessary for recipe conversion and to accurately make change
- Ability to prepare and serve a wide variety of foods
- Ability to work rapidly and efficiently in performing tasks
- Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time
- Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures
- Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents
- Ability and strength to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Able to follow oral and written directions
- Able to keep accurate records
- Ability to supervise, assign, and train student helpers
- Ability to handle money and operate a computerized and standard cash register
- Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Possesses personal characteristics generally recognized as essential for good public employees including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment
Job Duties
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods including soups, entrees, sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegetables, baking, and desserts following standardized recipes and menus
- Sets up food serving lines and/or steam tables and serves meals or meal components
- Prepares and serves beverages
- Stores or disposes of excess food properly
- Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, steamers, mixers, choppers, slicers, and dishwashing machines
- Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventories
- Takes cash and makes change using either a standard or computerized register system
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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