Cafeteria Worker I 10 mo / 2 Hours / 11:45a - 1:45p, Bannockburn ES, Ad close 09/23/26

About the role

Under supervision of a manager, supervisor, or field manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food and in cleaning kitchen facilities and equipment. This is the entry‑level, general helper position in the school meals program. Employees receive on‑the‑job training in basic food production and cafeteria operations from the manager and other Division of Food and Nutrition Services staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve food for the school cafeteria.
• Clean kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Follow on‑the‑job training to learn basic food production and cafeteria operations.

Physical Demands

• Sustained moderate physical effort.
• Movement of objects weighing 40–60 pounds.
• Operation of commercial food‑service equipment.
• Continuous standing.
• Work in extreme temperature variations.

Skills

• Ability to work with students, teachers, and school leadership staff while demonstrating the seven SSPGS core competencies.
• Knowledge of basic food production.
• Ability to follow HACCP guidelines for safe food handling from receiving to service.
• Ability to practice standard sanitation procedures for care and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to learn standard school cafeteria operations.
• Ability to gather necessary menu items, recipe ingredients, and supplies.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Effective communication to meet the needs of students, school staff, and the community.
• Basic human‑relations skills for cooperative work under constant deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade (required).
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience with food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
• Valid Class C non‑commercial driver’s license.
• Sanitation certification required, or must be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Schedule

• Part‑time
• Working months: 10
• Shift: Day