04/27/2026
JOB TITLE: Trainee, Cafeteria Worker STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Cafeteria Manager TERMS: 178 Days
DEPARTMENT: Food Services PAY GRADE: 300
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The position will provide district support across multiple campuses. Gain hands-on experience in a fast-
paced food service environment by shadowing experienced staff. Will provide exposure to daily operations,
customer service, food preparation, and safety standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production
Ability to understand instructions for food preparation and safety procedures
Experience:
No prior food service experience required
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Shadow, observe and support team members in a variety of roles across multiple campus locations.
- Observe and learn how to prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
- Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies and procedures, practice and promote
portion control and proper use of leftovers.
- Learn proper food handling, preparation, and storage techniques
- Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures
to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
- Maintain garbage collection containers and areas in a neat and sanitary fashion.
- Assist with basic tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and restocking supplies
- Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
- Assist in recording food requisitions and request orders of necessary supplies.
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
- Use of Time Clock Plus (TCP) and Frontline accurately and consistently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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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, vapor, 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
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and
are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above.
I understand the duties and can perform all essential job functions listed above.
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