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SUBSTITUTE CAFETERIA WORKER

Employer
New Bedford Public Schools
Location
New Bedford, MA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Details
Job ID: 3652508
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: August 23, 2021
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
JOB GOAL:To serve the students and staff of the New Bedford School District, nutritious, safe, and quality meals in a friendly and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Willing and able to be trained in the following areas: basic nutrition, sanitation, and use of equipment
•Mathematical and clerical ability to record amount of food produced, inventory and to operate a computer for lunch charges
•Able to work in an efficient, courteous, and cooperative manner with the staff and student population
•Able to communicate positively and effectively in a team environment
•Able to follow written and verbal instructions
•Maintain the ability to stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 40 lbs. Able to stand or walk 95% of the workday
•Maintain the minimum training requirements under the Professional Standards Final Rule
•Food safety and sanitation certificate preferred
•High School Diploma or GED preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Serve meals to students and staff:
oEnsure safe and proper portioning of food
oMake sure that all intended reimbursable meals include the required food items on the tray
CONTINUED
•Use proper food handling techniques (hand washing methods, gloves, and hair restraints) as needed
•Refill serving line as needed between lunches
•Operate a computer to process lunch charges
•Manage cash drawer. Accurately count and record cash total each day
•Responsibly manage snack station and accompanying cash box or drawer
•Cafeteria Manager assigned tasks in end of day clean up, including but not limited to: washing/sanitizing pots, pans, dishes, silverware, tables, and all other equipment as necessary
•Perform any and all other tasks as assigned by Cafeteria Manager
•Interact in a professional and courteous way with the students and staff. Report any problems to the Cafeteria Manager.

You may also be asked to fill in for other staff in the kitchen whose duties may involve:
•Preparing food for meal service using standardized recipes
•Operating equipment in a safe manner (equipment includes, but is not limited to: convection ovens, steamers, steam-jacketed kettles, steam tables, tilting skillets, microwave ovens, ranges, and slicers)
•Following food safety and sanitation guidelines:
oEnsure that all food, dry goods, and chemicals are handled and stored appropriately
oDate, rotate, and discard all appropriate food items
oMonitor the temperature of food as it passes through storage, production, and service
oEnsure that the kitchen and cafeteria are sanitized and organized
oMake sure that all equipment, dishware, and utensils are sanitized

TERMS:
Reports To: Cafeteria Manager/ Director of Food Service
Hours: 6:30 AM- 1:30 PM

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Ever available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1

Welcome to New Bedford Public Schools!

We are committed to developing a community of learners who are academically proficient, demonstrate strong character and exhibit self confidence. As whalers' oil provided light to the world, so shall New Bedford students shine with academic excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer
New Bedford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Ever available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


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    Contact Information
    Alice Johnson, Assistant Food Services Director
    455 County Street
    New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
    Phone: (508) 997-4511
    Email: ajohnson@newbedfordschools.org

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