Job Description
Position Type: Child Nutrition/Child Nutrition Worker
Date Posted: 9/30/2026
Location: Seadrift School
Cafeteria Worker Job Description Reports to: Cafeteria Manager Primary Purpose: Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: None specified
Special Knowledge/Skills: 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
Experience: None
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Food Preparation and Serving 1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures,
and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
3. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established
procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Safety and Sanitation 4. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow
established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
5. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions
that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
7. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
Other 8. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
9. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
10. Maintain daily food preparation records.
11. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
12. Complete annual continuing education requirements.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional heavy lifting and carrying.
Environment: Frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required
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Job Tags
Work at office, Immediate start