Cafeteria Attendant - 6 hours - Internal Only

CAFETERIA ATTENDANT

6 hours, .75 FTE

Internal Only

LOCATION: Nutrition Services Department - Crook County High School

START DATE: August 25, 2025

HOURS & DAYS: 6 hours per day, 181 days per school year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Cafeteria Lead, The NS Cafeteria Attendant assists in the efficient operation of the National School Breakfast & National School Lunch Program at their assigned school site. In addition, NS Cafeteria Attendant may help to direct several student workers; and performs additional food preparation, serving, and cleaning duties.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year experience in Food Service required, preferably School Food Service. Courses in food service production, sanitation & safety desirable. Must have, or be able to obtain, current food handler’s permit and valid Oregon driver’s license with reliable transportation. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, background check and pre-employment drug screening.

COMPLETE CAFETERIA ATTENDANT JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Cafeteria Lead, The NS Cafeteria Attendant assists in the efficient operation of the National School Breakfast & National School Lunch Program at their assigned school site. In addition, NS Cafeteria Attendant may help to direct several student workers; and performs additional food preparation, serving, and cleaning duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist where needed in daily operations of site as follows:
  • Set up student meal serving facilities for operation each day.
  • Maintain standards of efficiency, sanitation and safety throughout the Food Service Department.
  • Cook food in a timely manner to ensure food is as fresh as possible.
  • Cook, portion, assemble and serve large volume of entrees transported from Central Kitchen in a timely manner.
  • Prepare salads, fruit and vegetables for salad bar.
  • Ensure food service areas are stocked at all times: condiment station, utensils, etc.
  • Operate POS system, receive cash & meal account deposits, and helps keep required records.
  • Order, inventory and store salad bar and cafeteria supplies.
  • Participate in cleaning of utensils, dishes, trays, and cafeteria and kitchen equipment.
• Communicates with parents and staff as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to relate well to students, staff and public.
• Read, understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to perform basic arithmetic.
• Adhere to the Federal requirements of a drug-free workplace.
• Possess knowledge and ability to perform the basic operation of the Food Service program including:

• Basic understanding of the preparation, cooking and serving of student meals in large volume.
• Keep necessary records in an accurate manner.
• Adhere to proper food handling and kitchen sanitation procedures at all times.
• Employ proper methods of cleaning and maintaining food service areas.

• Work effectively with minimum supervision.
• One year experience in food service, preferably in a school Food Service program.
• Possess or be able to obtain a First Aid and CPR certification.
• Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers card.
• Courses in food service preparation, sanitation and safety desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Food preparation environment subject to heat, cold and loud equipment noise.
• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Lift, move and be able to carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Responsibilities require the ability to stand for long periods of time.