Cafeteria - Lowe ES

$30,680 - $46,280/Yr

Princeton Independent School District - Princeton, TX

Full-time

Onsite - Princeton, TX

About the position

The Child Nutrition Worker plays a vital role in the preparation and serving of food within the school cafeteria. This position operates under moderate supervision, ensuring that food is prepared according to menu requirements while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation, and safety practices. The worker is responsible for food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Benefits

• Masters stipend
• Holiday pay match (bonus before Christmas break)
• Vacation
• Employee gym
• Great insurance choices