Cafeteria Support - South Middle School Campus

divh2Part-Time Cafeteria Support Staff/h2pCarmen Schools of Science Technology is seeking a Part-Time Cafeteria Support Staff member to support the daily operations of the food service program. Cafeteria Support Staff assist in the daily operation of the school nutrition program by preparing and serving meals, maintaining food safety standards, supporting inventory management, and ensuring a clean and welcoming cafeteria environment for students and staff./ph3Qualifications/h3ulliA level of education necessary for reading and following written food menus and work schedules./liliBasic ability to read and speak/understand English./liliGeneral knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale./liliGeneral knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment/liliSkill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment/liliAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff./liliAbility to maintain emotional control./liliAbility to work with others in a close fast paced environment./liliAbility to address students, staff, and visitors in a pleasant, courteous manner./li/ulh3Essential Duties Responsibilities/h3pstrongFood Preparation and Service/strong/pulliPrepare food items according to written and verbal instructions./liliServe breakfast and lunch items to students and staff./liliReplenish food items and maintain organized, clean serving areas during meal service./liliAssist with preparation tasks for the following days meal service./li/ulpstrongFood Safety and Sanitation/strong/pulliFollow all personal hygiene and food safety procedures./liliDemonstrate knowledge of sanitation and food handling practices. Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures according to required guidelines./liliMaintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and serving environment./li/ulpstrongEquipment and Facility Management/strong/pulliTurn on, test, and monitor kitchen equipment at the beginning of each shift./liliSet up and break down serving areas and cafeteria spaces./liliWash and sanitize cooking utensils, serving tools, trays, and dishes./liliClean kitchen work areas, dining areas, and food preparation spaces./li/ulpstrongCashiering and Record Keeping/strong/pulliOperate the point of sale system and handle cashiering duties, to track amount food taken/liliAccurately record meals served and maintain required daily records and logs./li/ulpstrongInventory and Supplies/strong/pulliReceive food deliveries and assist with stocking and rotating inventory./liliEnsure proper storage and organization of food and supplies./li/ulpstrongCustomer Service and Professional Conduct/strong/pulliProvide courteous and respectful service to students, staff, and visitors./liliDemonstrate reliability, professionalism, and positive teamwork./liliParticipate in school nutrition promotions, special events, and community activities when needed./li/ulpstrongTraining and Compliance/strong/pulliParticipate in required training and professional development./liliFollow assigned schedules and time reporting procedures./li/ulpstrongOther Duties/strong/pulliPerform additional related duties as assigned to support the school nutrition program./li/ulpstrongSchool Supplies and Inventory/strong/pulliMaintain and monitor the inventory of school cleaning supplies/liliDistribute cleaning supplies to janitorial closets throughout the building/liliNotify administration when supplies are running low and need to be reordered/li/ulpstrongStudent and Restroom Support/strong/pulliRestock feminine hygiene products in girls bathrooms to ensure availability for students/li/ulpstrongStaff Space Organization and Cleaning/strong/pulliClean and organize the teachers lounge on a regular basis/liliEnsure microwaves and refrigerators in the teachers lounge are cleaned and maintained/liliRemove expired food items at the end of the week and maintain a sanitary shared space for staff/li/ulpstrongStaff Support and Supply Management/strong/pulliRestock and organize the monthly staff snack station/liliOrganize and maintain teacher supply closets so materials are easy to locate/liliAssist with organizing shared staff areas and storage spaces as needed/li/ulpstrongAdditional Responsibilities/strong/pulliRespond to staff and administrative requests for support tasks/liliAssist with other duties as needed to support school operations and maintain a clean, organized environment/li/ulpWork Environment: The position will work predominantly Monday Friday at their assigned location./ppCompensation Benefits: Carmen Schools also offers excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan with match, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off./ppEqual Opportunity Employer: Carmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated./p/div