This position is 3.5 hours per day for 175 days per school year

Purpose Statement

The job of Cafeteria Technician is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition; and assisting other site processes, as assigned.

This job reports to the Building Cafeteria Manager or Building Food Services Manager

Essential Functions

• Arranges setup for food items, supplies, serving lines, and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are provided in accordance with cafeteria requirements.
• Assists other site processes (e.g. substitute mentoring, special events requiring food service, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary support for cafeteria operation.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g. ovens, steamers, fryers, mixers, slicers, freezers, dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils, counters, carts, racks, and dishwashing machine, etc.) for the purpose of providing daily maintenance of cafeteria kitchen, and ensuring sanitary conditions.
• Collects payments on accounts for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
• Inspects food items and supplies (e.g. items being sent or received from satellite kitchens, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Maintains strict (or complete) confidentiality on personnel and student issues (e.g. personnel records, medical records, surveillance videos and images, student data, confidential communication, etc.) for the purpose of protecting personal information for staff and students.
• Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.
• Prepares and serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements and requests of students and school personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and/or parents for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding the type and cost of meals.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education:  High school graduation or GED

Certification: Food Handlers/Serv Safe Certificate by NRA within one year of hire