CLASSIFIED_Nutrition Services

Cafeteria Worker

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Department: Nutrition Services

The job:

• Part-time, day hours of 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
• August through May (summers off)
• No experience needed, but food service and customer service experience is great
• Key responsibilities: food preparation, storage, and service to children and staff; proper operation of commercial kitchen equipment; maintain clean, organized tools and work area
• Key attributes: teamwork, positive attitude, willingness to learn, drive to maintain a healthy and safe environment, care for others, especially children
• Pay starts at $17.45 (elementary), $17.95 (middle school) and $18.45 (high school); more with school nutrition experience

Benefits:

• Job hours that support a work and family-life balance: no evenings, weekends, holidays or snow days; be at home to take and pick up your child from school and at work during their school day
• No experience required; get paid for training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Complimentary shift lunch

Education Level and Certification: High school degree or GED preferred. Possess any required Food Handler's permit, and any other required certification and training. Previous food service experience, customer service experience, and cash handling experience preferred. Reports To: Nutrition Services Manager/Head Cook. Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks

1. Preparing, portioning, and serving food and beverages.
2. Cashiering and maintaining accurate records of payments.
3. Cleanup duties: clean and organize eating, service, and food preparation areas, wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils and other cooking equipment to ensure cleanliness and functional operation, and proper storage of leftovers.
4. Arrange tables and decorations according to instructions.
5. Compile and maintain records of food and beverage use and expenditures.
6. Plan or assist with meeting special dietary or nutritional restrictions of students.
7. Take inventory of supplies and equipment and notify cafeteria personnel of shortages and defective equipment.
8. Train or assist with the training of new employees.
9. Adhere to all federal and State USDA regulations and State and local Food Codes.
10. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal or other supervisors.
11. Serve as a role model to all students.
12. Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District's reputation or image in the community.
13. Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
14. Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
15. Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
16. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
17. Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).

FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt.

At-Will Position. This position is an "at-will" position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee. Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Cafeteria Worker position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Physical Requirements

Stamina

1. Sitting - X

2. Walking - X

3. Standing - X

4. Sprinting/Running - X

Flexibility

5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person - X

6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person - X

7. Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling - X

8. Reaching above the head - X

9. Reaching forward - X

10. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.) - X

Activities

11. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.) - X

12. Hand/grip strength - X

13. Driving on the job - X

14. Typing non-stop - X

Use of Arms and Hands

15. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar) - X

16. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt) - X

Lifting Requirements

17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist - X

Waist to shoulder - X

Shoulder to overhead - X

18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist - X

Waist to shoulder - X

Shoulder to overhead - X

19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist - X

Waist to shoulder - X

Shoulder to overhead - X

20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist - X

Waist to shoulder - X

Shoulder to overhead - X

21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply) - X

Floor to waist - X

Waist to shoulder - X

Shoulder to overhead - X

22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads? - X

Pushing/Pulling

23. 25 to 50 pounds - X

24. 51 to 75 pounds - X

25. 76 to 90 pounds - X

26. Over 90 pounds - X

Carrying

27. 10 to 25 pounds - X

28. 26 to 50 pounds - X

29. 51 to 75 pounds - X

30. 76 to 90 pounds - X

31. Over 90 pounds - X