Job Title: Cafeteria Worker

Exemption Status/ Test: Non-exempt

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Department/ School: Food Service

Minimum Salary: $11.03/ hour

Hours: 6:30-2 

Annual Work Calendar Days: 181 Days

 

Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

 

Benefits: 

Why Bay City ISD?

Education/Certification:

None

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

 

Experience:

None

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Food Preparation and Serving

1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.


2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.


3. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.


2. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.


3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.


4. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

1. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.


2. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.


3. Maintain daily food preparation records.


4. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.


5. Complete annual continuing education requirements.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

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/stoop, 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 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

 

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

 

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.