Student Worker - Del Mar High School Cafeteria

Job Title

Calendar and Compensation Santa Clara County Minimum Wage

This is a part-time position limited to meal service (breakfast and lunch). Free meal provided during work shift.

General Description

Under the supervision of the Food Services Lead and Staff, the student worker will assist the cafeteria staff in serving meals during breakfast and lunch service. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized serving area, ensuring food safety, and providing customer service to students and staff.

Training

Training will be provided on:

• Proper handling and serving of food products
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation precautions
• Proper lifting techniques
• Customer service

Primary Responsibilities

Food Setup and Service

• Assist in setting up and cleaning up breakfast and lunch service stations.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a timely and courteous manner.
• Ensure portion sizes and food presentation adhere to district and health guidelines.
• Restock food, utensils, and supplies at serving stations during service hours.
• Monitor food to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Cleanliness and Safety

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including wiping counters and cleaning serving areas.
• Dispose of trash, organic waste and recycling appropriately.

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Greet and assist students and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Respond to questions about menu items.
• Collaborate with cafeteria staff to ensure smooth meal service.

Qualifications

Must be a current Campbell Union High School District high school student. Must be able to work 3 days per week. If 17 years or younger, must obtain a work permit. If 18 years or older, must be fingerprinted (Instructions on how to be fingerprinted included with new hire paperwork). Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Dependable and punctual. Follow established procedures. Carry out oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions

Environment: School cafeteria

Physical Demands: Lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds (50 pounds by two employees). Pulling and pushing carts on a daily basis. Standing and walking for extended period of time Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate with students, food service coworkers, supervisor and other staff. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).