Temporary - Hourly

About the role

Performs work to prepare, cook, and serve meals, salads, and a la-carte items. Prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation. Responsible for collecting monies, accurate meal counts, and recording fees received for the purchase of meals and other food.

This position operates in an office and school cafeteria environment, routinely using standard office equipment and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of a minimum of 40 pounds of force.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals, salads, and a la-carte items according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.
• Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; maintains accurate records of all food leaving the serving line using a computerized point-of-sale system.
• Follows procedures for the exchange and collection of monies; assists in the preparation of deposits.
• Participates in on-the-job training to understand requirements of federally reimbursable meals, identification of meals on the serving line, and food preparation.
• Reads, interprets, and follows standardized recipes for food preparation in a school cafeteria.
• Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning bathrooms, and maintaining serving, receiving, and dining areas.
• Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Handbook.
• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, completing tasks with minimal direction.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for records and reports.
• Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions and recipes in large quantities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to ensure appropriate information flow, collaboration, and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier.

Schedule

Monday–Friday (varies based on school assignment).