GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, the Cafeteria Worker is responsible for assisting with all school foodservice operations including interpretation and promotion of the educational aspects of the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares, cooks and serves meats, breads, vegetables, and other food in accordance with the menu
• Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods
• May be assigned to one specific food preparation or rotated through the full range of food services
• Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils
• Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food services and mechanical equipment
• Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area
• Sweeps and mops
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies
• Receives and stocks food supplies
• Maintains sanitary conditions
• Assists the manager by serving as cashier
• Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaning cafeteria
• Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaning cafeteria
• Performs related tasks as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale
• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment
• General knowledge of food values and nutrition
• Skilled in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to get along well with others
• Ability to work long hours while standing and under high-temperature conditions
• Eligible to receive a health certificate for food preparation issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Membership and Certification by the National School Food Services Association desirable

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required