Cafeteria Worker (Pool)

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.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Texas Food Handler (to be obtained within first 60 days of employment) 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 4.

Operate

tools

and

equipment

according

to

prescribed

safety

standards,

and

follow

established

procedures

to

meet

high

standards

of

cleanliness,

health,

and

safety.

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Cafeteria Worker (Various)

Cafeteria Manager

Nutrition

Non-Exempt

183 Days

AX 01

5.

Keep

garbage

collection

containers

and

areas

neat

and

sanitary.

6.

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

work

area

and

promptly

report

any

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

supervisor.

7.

Maintain

personal

appearance

and

hygiene.

Other 8.

Handle

and

record

cashier

functions

accurately.

9.

Maintain

daily

food

preparation

records.

10.

Promote

teamwork

and

interaction

with

fellow

staff

members.

11.

Complete

annual

continuing

education

requirements.

12.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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.

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