Cafeteria, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Food Safety, Food Services, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Nutrition, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Sanitation, Team Player, Waitressing, Weighting, Writing Skills
Job Description:
The Cafeteria Associate plays a vital role in supporting student health, wellness, and academic success by providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment. Working under the direct supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with food preparation, setting up serving lines, interacting positively with students and staff, and maintaining strict kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager
Part-time academic calendar position. 3.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday
Location: New Hartford Public Schools
Position open until filled / Anticipated start date August 19, 2026
Major Responsibilities:
- Tasks include preparing food which may involve basic cooking, serving food to students, cleaning kitchen equipment and putting away stock / deliveries.
- Performs assigned tasks in designated areas
- Follows all sanitation and health codes governing food preparation and personal appearance
- Works with hot ovens, sharp tools, slippery floors, and some heavy lifting
- General knowledge of food and nutrition preferred
- Other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous food service helpful
- Ability to operate and care for institutional/industrial equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must be detail oriented and keep accurate records as directed
- Possess good judgment
- Requires working independently and as a team
- Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position
Physical Requirements:
- Moves and lifts equipment weighting up to 50 pounds
- Moves throughout the school kitchen to prepare food and perform other duties.
- Must be able to push and pull carts
Application Procedure:
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