2025-2026 Cafeteria Food Service Worker
2025-2026 Cafeteria Food Service Worker
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Job Description
This position is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the health and nutrition of the students of Crescent City Schools. By contributing to the success of the meal program this role directly enhances the students educational experience providing them with the nourishment needed to thrive academically and socially. The PK8 Cafeteria Staff Member assists the Cafeteria Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff ensuring compliance with safety sanitation and federal nutrition guidelines. This role requires teamwork professionalism and a commitment to creating a positive dining experience for the school community. It is available as a fulltime or parttime role with opportunities for work beyond the regular school year including summer programs. Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the school community including occasional nights and weekends.
Our Food Service Workers impact students lives by:
- Preparing and cooking proteins grains vegetables and other food items in coordination with the Cafeteria Manager
- Following standardized recipes precisely measuring and mixing ingredients according to instructions
- Operating commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens grills tilt skillets and steamers
- Baking roasting and steaming food items while ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures
- Setting up and maintaining serving lines including steam tables and keeping food fresh and at proper holding temperatures
- Serving designated portions of food to students and staff while following portion control guidelines
- Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment by washing equipment sweeping mopping and sanitizing food service areas
- Following all safety procedures and Child Nutrition Services guidelines related to personal hygiene uniforms and jewelry
- Receiving verifying and properly storing grocery and supply deliveries in designated areas
- Exhibiting courtesy understanding and professionalism when interacting with students staff and colleagues
- Monitoring food appearance and quality during service to ensure customer satisfaction
- Participating in training sessions including the annual 6hour requirement under the Healthy HungerFree Kids Act (4 hours for parttime staff)
- Operating computerized or manual pointofsale systems and accurately recording reimbursable meals according to federal guidelines
- Supporting the Cafeteria Manager with inventory control and cash handling tasks as needed
- Participating in the life of the school including student activities and events
- Taking on additional tasks as needed
What We Offer:
- Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Facilities Support Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities summer work doing work outside your regular job duties or longevity with CCS
- Click here for more information about our awardwinning benefits package which includes fullypaid health insurance immediate 4% 401(k) match employerpaid mental health services and generous leave policies
Apply now if you:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have previous food service experience
- Can demonstrate basic computer skills and the ability to operate pointofsale systems
- Have the ability to read and follow standardized recipes
- Have a general knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment
- Can demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
- Have the ability to apply standard weights and measures to recipes
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds daily for short periods
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 5 hours
- Ability to work in varying temperatures including warm kitchen environments and cold walkin freezers
- Ability to bend stoop and reach as needed
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals such as bleach and sanitizing agents
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop openenrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK8th grade openenrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates lifechanging educational experiences for students and through this work transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
