Anticipated Cafeteria Worker

There is a Cafeteria Worker position available in the Palmerton Area School District. Compensation will be in accordance with the negotiated contract.

Position Summary:
To perform the routine duties involved in the preparation and serving of food and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment and facilities

Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of food preparation
• Working knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures
• Ability to follow food sanitation procedures
• Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations
• Ability to retrieve necessary menu items and recipe ingredients
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Ability to follow a set schedule
• Ability to be flexible while demonstrating patience and professional demeanor
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, visitors, and administrators
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with building staff
• Ability to work with other employees in the performance of tasks
• Possess or willingness to learn basic computer skills and utilize such skills

Physical:

• Ability to perform work requiring sustained moderate physical effort
• Operation of commercial food service equipment
• Movement of objects weighing 40-60 pounds
• Continuous standing
• Must be able to stoop and bend

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential:

• Prepares food according to standard recipes and established food preparation procedures.
• Plan food production for the following days by preparing the designated food items ahead of time.
• Store food in designated areas utilizing knowlegde if temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines.
• Store food in refriderators after covering, labeling, and dating: properly discards outdated food items.
• Courteously serves food with accuracy and speed while adhering to portion control, safety, and appearance standards.
• Follows established sanitary techniques while preparing, serving food, and handling clean utensils.
• Performs job activities in a timely, efficient manner, and displays a willingness to work beyond end of contract work time as the infrequent need arises.
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and environment.
• Maintains kitchen work area, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition including, but not limited to; sweeping and mopping floors; washing tables, walls, and equipment as directed and; washing pots and pans according to the established procedures.

Secondary:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor

Terms of Employment:

• 10-month position
• In conjunction with PAESPA Agreement

Nothing in this job description shall restrict or limit the employer’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects the assignment of essential functions, but it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.