Position Type:
Cafeteria/Cafeteria Cook, Summer Meal Program

Date Posted:
5/25/2022

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
06/27/2022

Closing Date:
Until Filled

TITLE: Cafeteria Cook, Multiple Positions

REPORTS TO: School Cafeteria Manager

SUPERVISES: Assists in the supervision of cafeteria employees assigned to the school

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday - Friday, approximately 6-8 hours/day, Beginning June 27, 2022

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Prepare and cook items following a menu and following hazardous assessment of critical control points (HACCP).

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Does all the cooking for hot lunches.

Helps serving lunches.

Prepares food for the next day.

Cleans tables and stove.

Helps others who need help when duties are finished.

Ability to adjust recipes, using basic math skills, to accommodate the number of students to be fed.

Performs such other related tasks as the Food Services Manager assigns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certified in food safety
• Ability to successfully perform the duties of the position

Physical Demands

• Standing: (Continuous) remain standing on one's feet on hard surfaces.
• Walking: (Frequent) moving from area to area.
• Lifting: (Frequent) Raising or lowering and object 5lbs to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling (Frequent) Exerting force upon and object to move that object to the desired location.
• Crouching/Squatting: (Frequent) to access food and materials from floor to waist level or counter.
• Carrying: (Frequent) transporting an object 5 to 10 lbs. by hand, arm, or shoulder.
• Climbing: (Occasional) Stairs and footstools and storeroom ladders
• Reaching: (Frequent) extending the hands and arms in any direction.
• Coordination Balance: performing work using Eye/Hand/foot using any two.
• Grasping/Handling: (Continuous) seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with one's hands.

Occasional: 6-33% of the time
Frequent: 34 - 66% of the time
Continuous: 67% - 100%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School cafeteria experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

EVALUATION: Annually by the Food Service and Cafeteria Managers

SALARY: $18.20/hour

DATE: October 2008
REVISED: November 2011
May 25, 2022

New London Public Schools
New London, Connecticut

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.