Position Title:  Cafeteria Worker - 4 hours daily

Pay Grade:  3                                                          Period of Employment:  9.1 months

Description Approved/ Revised:  4/2021         FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to:  Cafeteria Manager

General Responsibilities: Supports the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and distributing food items. Provides complete and accurate documentation and audit trails for meals served and food items purchased. Maintains food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Assists in preparation of food items for student and staff consumption.
• Arranges food and beverage items by placing them in steam tables, filling racks, and mobile carts for the purpose of making items available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation, and serving areas to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assists with the kitchen inventory of supplies.
• Collects payments for food items from students and staff utilizing the POS (point of sale) system; utilizes cash handling skills.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Inspects food items and work areas, checking hygiene and proper food temperatures to prevent food borne illnesses.
• Provides kitchen operations training to new cafeteria workers.
• Reviews dietary notes of students to determine food allergies.
• Responds to inquiries of students and staff.
• Complies with health and food safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Familiarity with health regulations and proper safe handling of food.
• Ability to function well under pressure.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Serves as role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Must be able to read and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• A minimum of one year of food preparation experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.  Physically capable of effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary. 

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.