Cafe Aide

Duties And Responsibilities

• Washes dishes
• Cleans and scrubs pots and pans
• Cleans and sets up trays
• Empties trash, recycling, and compost daily
• Sweeps and mops floors in kitchen and dining area
• Maintains clean serving areas and sets up cafeteria for timely service
• Sets up tray line by arranging food
• Auxiliaries the chef in the preparation of meals as needed
• Peeles, slices, cores, and dices vegetables and fruits by hand or using such mechanical equipment as automatic peelers, slicers and dicers
• Pours salad dressings and condiments
• Auxiliaries in stocking shelves, receiving and storing orders
• Properly packs, labels, and stores leftover food
• Follows state and federal regulations regarding food handling, serving, and cleanliness
• Serves meals throughout lunch period

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Required: Ability to read and follow all food safety and physical safety rules
• Strong communication skills especially when interacting with scholars
• Exceptional personal hygiene

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects (up to approximately 50 pounds unassisted and up to approximately 100 pounds assisted)
• Ability to read small print
• Ability to work with and in the proximity of equipment with moving mechanical parts
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to work around loud noise

Experience Required

• Demonstrated skill and experience in the preparation and serving of food, especially in an elementary school setting

Special Requirements

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Serve Safe Food Handler’s certification