Cafeteria Workers for the 25-26 School Year

We are hiring full-time for the 2025-2026 school year.

THE BERRIEN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ADVERTISING FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES:

1. LUNCHROOM WORKER- Full- time position which qualifies for benefits. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in the preparation and handling of food. Ability to maintain accurate records, perform routine correspondence, read and interpret documents, instructions, procedures and manuals. Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations and communicate well with others. Physical demands- must be able to stand and walk the majority or the day; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, and crawl: must be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Salary range: $10.03 - $11.55

1. Substitute Lunchroom Worker- This position works on an as-needed basis but could possibly become a full-time position.

 ALL INQUIRES CAN BE DIRECTED TO Mrs. Anna Tripp, SCHOOL NUTRITION DIRECTOR AT 229-686-2081

 TITLE:  Cafeteria Worker

 CATEGORY:  Classified/Food Services

 SALARY:  School Food Service Salary Scale

 FLSA EXEMPT:  No

 JOB GOAL: To provide school nutrition services to students.

 REPORTS TO:  Principal and Cafeteria Manager

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Attend/participate in all in-service days scheduled through the school food services office.
3. Must attend the O.N.E. (Orientation for New Employees) class.
4. Experience in the preparation and handling of food.
5. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records, performs routine correspondence, read and interpret documents, instructions, procedures and manuals.
7. Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations.
8. Ability to communicate well with others.
9. Physical demands - must be able to stand and walk the majority of the day; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and crawl: must be able to lift and/ or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Performs food preparation, service and clean up duties in one (1) or more functional areas, i.e., snack bar, salad bar, cashiering, food preparation, baking, cooking, set up, clean up.
2. Performs set up activities, i.e., assembling trays and carts, preparing condiments, assembling service lines, stocking utensils and napkins, reviewing menus, retrieving stock.
3. Performs food preparation activities, i.e., assembling recipe/menu items, washing and cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing breads and meats, opening canned goods, mixing ingredients.
4. Performs cooking activities, i.e., baking breads and desserts, steaming vegetables, baking meats and main dishes.
5. Performs serving activities, i.e., filling serving trays, measuring and monitoring quantities to ensure sufficient amounts, maintaining temperatures.
6. Performs clean up activities, i.e., washing and cleaning equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down surface and service areas, recycling cans and cardboard, clean trays and food pans.
7. Performs closing activities, i.e., returning food to stock, refrigerating or freezing foods, properly storing leftovers, putting away equipment and food pans, dismantling carts and salad bars.
8. Operates a variety of manual and electrically powered industrial food preparation equipment.
9. Works collaboratively with other lunchroom staff to ensure daily food service responsibilities are adhere to established schedules.
10. Adhere to and maintain defined standards of sanitation and safety for personnel and food preparation.
11. Reports all accidents to cafeteria manager and/or assistant manager.
12. Completes required documentation for employee leave and attendance.
13. Attend approved training programs, staff development activities, and all required meetings.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Position works 182 days.  Salary is based on approved cafeteria worker schedule.

EVALUATION:  Performance is evaluated in accordance with the personnel policy on classified evaluations.

Salary : $10 - $12