DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Saint Jerome Regional School, Tamaqua

Position Description

Job Title: Substitute Cafeteria Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Part- Time, As Needed

Reports to: Reports to Cafeteria Manager and Principal

Job Function: Responsible for food preparation and portion control in a school cafeteria setting in accordance with established dietary requirements of quantity, quality, nutrition, appearance, temperature and timeliness in accordance with standardized recipes. Perform various duties to maintain sanitation standards prescribed by the state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with Cafeteria Manager to ensure readiness of food for lunch

Prepares food for lunch following dietary and health guidelines

Gives suggestions for weekly/monthly menus to the Cafeteria Manager

Assists with purchasing and storing of all groceries and supplies for cafeteria as requested by the Cafeteria Manager

Routinely checks grocery and supply needs and informs the Cafeteria Manager items that need to be ordered to restock pantry. Implements a cooking program which includes the following:
- Obtains needed quantities of food and supplies from storerooms and refrigerators and removes meats and other frozen foods to be thawed for future use.
- Is responsible for the washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of all required food items
- Bakes, roasts, broils or steams meat, fish and other main dish foods
- Determines when food is fully cooked using established guidelines and thermometer
- Maintains proper rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness
- Creates portions for individual servings using the accepted guidelines of the house/facility.
- Prepares salads, desserts, fruits and vegetables

Collects food tokens and runs the lunch register to charge students for their purchases

Serves food to the students

Collects leftovers, covers and labels properly, and stores according to production standards

Maintains daily logs for temperatures

Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas. Makes sure stations are properly cleaned, sanitized, and organized between lunch periods and at the beginning and end of the shift.

Adheres to safety policies and reports all accidents in accordance with procedure

Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment conforming with state and school standards

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Qualifications:

High School diploma preferred

Other Requirements:

Work experience in food service within a facility of comparable size

The ability to follow directions from the Cafeteria Manager

Arrives to work in proper uniform and remains in uniform during shift

Good interpersonal working skills

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and acts in a professional manner

Good organizational and communication skills

An aptitude for cooking and creativity with food

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must follow Business Conduct Policy

Completes all required training, including attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Must have clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, DHS Fingerprint Check, and NSOR as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to operate standard kitchen equipment; with occasional reaching and lifting to 50 pounds is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: School cafeteria environment. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, daily as needed. May be required to work overtime occasionally.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and application via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal Amy Hannis-Miskar

Email: ahannismiskar@sjrschool.com

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