Cafeteria Worker, St. Catharine of Siena School

1 week ago

Reading, United States Diocese of Allentown Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Saint Catharine of Siena School, Reading

Position Description


Job Title: Cafeteria Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Part- Time

Reporting Functions: Reports to the Cafeteria Manager and Principal


Job Function: Responsible for food preparation and portion control in a school cafeteria setting in accordance with established dietary requirements of quantity, quality, nutrition, appearance, temperature, and timeliness in accordance with standardized recipes. Perform various duties to maintain sanitation standards prescribed by the state.



Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works with Cafeteria Manager to ensure readiness of food for lunch.

  • Prepares food for lunch following dietary and health guidelines.

  • Gives suggestions for weekly/monthly menus to the Cafeteria Manager.

  • Assists with purchasing and storing of all groceries and supplies for the cafeteria as requested by the Cafeteria Manager.

  • Routinely checks grocery and supply needs and informs the Cafeteria Manager of items that need to be ordered to restock pantry. Implements a cooking program that includes the following:
    • Obtains needed quantities of food and supplies from storerooms and refrigerators and removes meats and other frozen foods to be thawed for future use.
    • Is responsible for the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all required food items.
    • Bakes, roasts, broils or steams meat, fish and other main dish foods.
    • Determines when food is fully cooked using established guidelines and thermometer.
    • Maintains proper rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
    • Creates portions for individual servings using the accepted guidelines of the house/facility.
    • Prepares salads, desserts, fruits and vegetables
  • Collects food tokens and runs the lunch register to charge students for their purchases.

  • Serves food to the students.

  • Collects leftovers, covers and labels properly, and stores according to production standards.

  • Maintains daily logs for temperatures.

  • Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas. Makes sure stations are properly cleaned, sanitized, and organized between lunch periods and at the beginning and end of the shift.

  • Adheres to safety policies and reports all accidents in accordance with procedure.

  • Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment conforming with state and school standards.

  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Educational Requirements:


  • High School diploma preferred.

  • Formal training in the food service field and/or nutrition and dietetic training.


Other Requirements:


  • Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

  • Work experience in food service within a facility of comparable size.

  • The ability to follow directions from the Cafeteria Manager.

  • Arrives to work in proper uniform and remains in uniform during shift.

  • Good interpersonal working skills.

  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and acts in a professional manner.

  • Good organizational and communication skills.

  • An aptitude for cooking and creativity with food.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Must follow Business Conduct Policy.

  • Completes all required training.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to operate standard kitchen equipment; with occasional reaching and lifting to 50 pounds is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. 


Working Conditions: School cafeteria environment. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on full days that school is in session; 29 hours per week. May be required to work overtime occasionally.



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.



Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal Marcella Kraycik

Email: mkraycik@scsreading.org


EOE M/F/D/V

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