School Cafeteria Worker

7 days ago

St Joan of Arc School, United States Diocese of Harrisburg Full time $35,000 - $45,000 per year
  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Cafeteria Worker

  • Date Posted:
      10/2/2025

  • Location:
      St. Joan of Arc School

      Job Description
    Cafeteria Worker
    Part-Time
    City & State: Hummelstown, PA
    School: St. Joan of Arc School
     
    Payroll Grade: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Nature of Position: The Cafeteria Worker prepares, cooks, and provides nutritious and appealing meals to students, teachers, and other school personnel and visitors.

    Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
    The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:
    • Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures;
    • Prepares food according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures;
    • Plans food production for the following days by preparing the designated food items ahead of time;
    • Plans and implements an acceptable placement of steam-table pans on the cafeteria line before serving time;
    • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage, work, serving, and cleaning areas appropriately;
    • Stores food in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines;
    • Stores food in refrigerators after covering, labeling, and dating; properly discards outdated food items;
    • Courteously serves food with accuracy and speed while adhering to portion control, safety, and appearance standards;
    • Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition;
    • Sweeps and mops floors;
    • Washes tables, walls, and equipment as directed;
    • Washes pots and pans according to established procedures;
    • Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them in the dishwasher following established procedures;
    • Inspects cleaned dishes for cleanliness, chips, cracks, etc., and stores them in the appropriate location;
    • Accepts payment for food, using a cash register or other means as directed by the cafeteria manager;
    • Follows trash separation and proper disposal procedures;
    • Reports needed supplies and equipment malfunctions to the cafeteria manager;
    • Follows established sanitary techniques while preparing and serving food and while handling clean utensils;
    • Attends in-service training sessions to develop and improve knowledge and skills;
    • Performs job activities in a timely and efficient manner and displays a willingness to work beyond the end of the contract work time as the infrequent need arises;
    • Recommends changes and improvements regarding his/her job; accepts changes readily;
    • Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements;
    • Prepares and serves banquet and special function meals as required;
    • Complies with and supports school and diocesan regulations and policies;
    • Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model;
    • Provides a good role model in appearance, demeanor, dress, and behavior for the students served;
    • Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
    • Performs related duties as assigned by the Manager in accordance with school/diocesan policies and practices.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others. Requires knowledge of all
Serv-Safe regulations and of health safety regulations in the service of food. The person in this position needs to be able to seek new recipes and food selections that comply with the Nutrition guidelines of the state and Federal Government

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school preferred. Experience and proficiency in quantity food service functions are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Duties are typically performed in areas related to the cafeteria and kitchen. Work is typically performed walking or standing. Physical stamina is required to tolerate continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, kneeling, and lifting of objects weighing up to approximately 45 pounds is required. The ability to withstand temperature variances common to food service facilities is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word 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. Food service workers are in daily contact with teachers, students, administration, the general public, and other work-related personnel. The ability to coordinate and prioritize work activity, handle complaints, express a service-oriented attitude, communicate effectively and work with limited supervision.

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