Cafeteria Worker

Cafeteria Worker

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to join our food service team. This position is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to students and staff, while maintaining a clean and welcoming cafeteria environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to food safety, teamwork, and positive interactions with the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve meals to students and staff which includes identifying reimbursable meals.
• Assist in food preparation in an efficient and sanitary manner as required.
• Follow the cafeteria clean-up schedule after meal service.
• Complete records pertaining to area as well as placing necessary orders (bread, milk, produce, etc.).
• Wash dishes, utensils, etc.
• Comply with kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience Requirements:
• Minimum: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: Prior experience working in food service operations or school cafeterias
• Six months experience in the food and service industry.
• Certifications & Licenses Required: None

Physical Demands:

• Able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum.
• Able to see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.
• Able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.
• Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion.
• Able to bend and twisting of the body required.
• Ability to Lift/Carry/Push supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a kitchen environment with extreme temperatures including heat exposure due to cooking, and cold exposure due to coolers/freezers.
• Able to stand ninety percent (90%) of workday.
• The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Application Requirements:

• External Applicants: Please submit the following documents with your online application:
• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years): Act 34 Criminal History Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Act 151 PA Child Abuse
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)
• Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted.
• Visit for more information.
• Internal Applicants: Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.
• Cover Letter Instructions: Address your cover letter to: Dr. Roy Rakszawski Superintendent of Schools 318 North Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information:

• For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunity Statement: Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at .