Part-time Cafeteria Assistant

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes through its open-enrollment model. The school system is committed to preparing scholars for success in college, career, and life, fostering a community grounded in values like Bienestar, Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Job Summary

The Cafeteria Worker/Assistant prepares and serves food items to students and/or school personnel and maintains food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. This position reports to the Cafeteria Manager and interacts with scholars, parents, and outside consultants/vendors.

Essential Functions

• Arrange setup for food items, supplies, serving lines, and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are provided in accordance with cafeteria requirements.
• Prepare and serve food and beverage items according to approved recipes for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and health requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment and report equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
• Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
• Inventory and stock food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability, quantity, and security of items needed for the number of persons to be served; adjust recipes to meet quantity of main dishes required, maintain accurate records in accordance with proper inventory control and to make sure students have the proper amount of food.
• Deliver payments for food items from students and staff (e.g. cash, meal tickets, etc.) to the Main Office for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
• Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals.
• Clean the tables and chairs after every lunch period; linens, utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g. ovens, steamers, fryers, mixers, slicers, refrigerator and freezers, dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils, counters, carts, racks, and dishwashing machine, etc., also sweeps daily and spot mops if there are any spills) for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Meet all standards of local, state and federal health and food regulations.
• Meet all dress code standards for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Attend in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Take down tables and chairs as needed for special events, with the help of the Building Manager and Campus Monitors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools offers a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, along with exceptional benefits including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here: Aspire Public Schools Cafeteria Worker scale. Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.