Cafeteria Aide

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary:

The Cafeteria Aide is responsible for performing food service and necessary maintenance functions for the school.

Essential Functions:

• Serves student breakfast and lunches in the cafeteria and individual classrooms as required
• Prepares cafeteria for food distribution and performs clean up, i.e. sweep floors, move tables, trash disposal, wipe tables and counters
• Maintains sanitary conditions suitable to food distribution
• Provides necessary instructions to students regarding orderly food delivery process
• Checks expiration dates and conditions of all inbound food supplies
• Assists Cafeteria Manager and Cafeteria Lead in ensuring that cleaning products and other cafeteria supplies are stocked
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with children
• Ability to lift 20-25 pounds
• Previous experience in food service industry a plus
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (ChildLine)
• FBI Fingerprint Check

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Basic cafeteria procedures and rules
• Food sanitation requirements

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Follow oral and written directions
• Work independently with little direction
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work with students who have known allergies to ensure safety

Note:  CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.