Cafeteria Worker

Position Overview
Job Title: Cafeteria Worker
Department: Food Services
Reports To: Café Manager
Location: St. John Vianney High School
Employment Type: Part-Time
Experience Level: Entry Level (No experience required; on-the-job training provided)

Job Summary
The Cafeteria Worker assists in the daily operations of the school lunchroom and kitchen. The primary responsibilities include preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and school personnel maintaining excellent sanitation and safety standards and executing basic point-of-sale (POS) financial transactions. This role requires a positive attitude a strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation & Service

• Assist with basic baking and cooking following established school recipes and portion-control guidelines
• Prepare slice portion and assemble food items (such as fruits vegetables sandwiches and side dishes) for daily service
• Set up serving lines ensuring food is displayed attractively and held at correct regulatory temperatures
• Serve students and staff efficiently and courteously during designated meal periods

• Operate the schools computerized point-of-sale system during lunch periods
• Accurately scan Student IDs or look up accounts to process meal transactions
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student account statuses

3. Inventory Management & Storage

• Assist with unloading verifying and storing food shipments and kitchen supplies upon delivery
• Rotate stock using the First-In First-Out (FIFO) method to minimize waste and ensure freshness
• Keep food storage areas walk-in coolers and pantries organized and clean

• Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces serving counters and dining tables before during and after service
• Wash sanitize and properly store kitchen equipment utensils dishes pots pans and serving trays according to health department codes
• Safely operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment
• Empty trash receptacles and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchcen and cafeteria spaces

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: None required; prior experience in food service customer service or a school environment is a plus but not necessary

• Skills: Basic mathematical skills for handling transactions.

  • Ability to understand and follow written and oralinstructions/recipes
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively with high school students educators and teammates
    
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift push or pull up to 30-40 pounds occasionally (such as inventory boxes)
  • Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures (near ovens or inside walk-in freezers)