Part time Cafeteria Helper

Huntingdon Area Cafeteria Helper

The Huntingdon Area School District seeks to hire a part time cafeteria helper working 180 days per school year, 4 hours per day. The primary function of a cafeteria helper is to assist the cafeteria staff by maintaining a clean and organized environment, as well as supporting food preparation and distribution. The cafeteria staff is responsible for creating a safe and welcoming environment for all stakeholders by adhering to district policies and food safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality customer service.

Essential functions include assisting with food preparation and serving, adhering to proper sanitation procedures, replenishing food and supplies, operating food service equipment, ensuring adherence to inventory and receiving procedures, reading and implementing menu instructions, ensuring accurate data reporting, operating the cash register, dishwashing, cleaning tables, and completing all mandatory training specified by the district.

Qualifications include experience working in a food service setting, a high school diploma or equivalent, basic understanding of technology platforms, effective communication skills, basic math skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Physical demands include reaching above and below the waist, using fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects, using both hands for repetitive motion, some bending and twisting of the body, standing for extended periods of time, and the ability to work in extreme hot and cold environmental conditions.

The work environment includes wearing gloves, hair nets, non-slip shoes, and long pants, and the ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Temperament includes excellent interpersonal skills, being cooperative, congenial, service oriented, flexible, able to work independently, detail oriented, follow written and verbal directions, read and write fluently, communicate effectively, organize tasks, handle multiple tasks, exercise good judgment, and possess conflict mediation skills.

Terms of employment are 180 days. Salary to be determined by the Huntingdon Area Educational Support Professionals Association current contract. Annually evaluated by supervisor.