Cafeteria Attendant- $/hr

Food Service Attendant

Under direct supervision, prepares, serves food, and performs cleanup activities within HISD cafeteria operations. Loads and examines trays to ensure that they contain required items. Cleans and sterilizes dishes, equipment, and facilities. Monitors food preparation and serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

Prepares all foods as assigned, using the approved recipe and stated quantities according to the food production records.

Applies safe handling of equipment and food.

Complies with required safety procedures.

Responsible for security and use of all foods provided for the daily food preparation.

Adheres to approved policies and procedures regarding food preparation and serving.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Basic Reading and Writing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Less than 6 months

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software Certifications/Licensure Ability to pass the Food Handler's Training Program Equipment

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 1 - No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and co-workers in own department.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Follows through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.

Job Info

Job Identification 38573

Locations 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US

Minimum Salary 17

Maximum Salary 17

Academic Year 2026-2027

HISD Level COO

Houston ISD