2026-2027 Cafeteria Worker I

Position: 2026-2027 Cafeteria Worker I

Job Description:

Responsible for preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in food production, food storage, sanitation and safety practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• GED/High School Diploma (preferred)
• Minimum 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for meal service, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment in a commercial food production environment.

Experience:

• Experience in quantity food preparation in a school food service environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepare menu items according to food production records and recipes.
• Maintain daily food production records.
• Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas.
• Use and maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.
• Assist in dish room pot and pan areas; sweeping and mopping of floors.
• Maintain garbage collection containers in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Follow established food safety HACCP procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and safety.
• Assist in storing leftovers and recording counts for daily food production records.
• Promote teamwork and proper interaction with fellow staff members.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, teachers, administrators and other district personnel.
• Practice reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for wearing and maintaining the regulation uniform.
• Responsible for adhering to proper personal appearance, hygiene and work habit guidelines as outlined by the school nutrition department handbook.
• Maintain a valid Texas Food Handler certificate.
• Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting.
• Complete 6 hours of professional development training annually per USDA Professional Standards policy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to oven, mixer, chopper, steamer, top burners, tilt skillet/braiser, scales, knives, slicer, steamtable, and dish machine.

Posture: Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); able to stand on feet up to 8 hours per day.

Motion: Able to bend neck, hands, wrists, arms, and back to stoop frequently; able to climb ladder to reach items on high shelves in the pantry or the cooler/freezer.

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying; able to lift items up to 40 lbs. and able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs.

Environment: Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively in English; understand verbal and/or written directions in English; reading; demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations; workload is deadline driven.

Other Information:

Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current supervisor.

Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades General application at www.lpisd.org