Cafeteria Specialist

PAY GRADE: 210 (Min. $120.00/day)
WORK DAYS: 177
Contact: FANSjobs@pisd.edu for any inquiries

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintaining high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• Ability to read, write and understand verbal instructions in English
• Texas Food Handler Certification or State Sanitation Certification
• Completion of new employee orientation
• Eight hours of professional development annually

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of the kitchen equipment, food production and sanitation principles
• Ability to perform basic math operations
• Ability to read and understand standardized recipes
• Ability to interact with all people in a courteous manner
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment

Experience:

• One or two years of food service experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Compliance and Program Accountability

• Prepare quality food according to planned menu using standardized recipes
• Adhere to scheduled meal serving times, and serve meals using designated portioning tools according to department guidelines
• Assist in ordering necessary food supplies
• Document food production for federally required records

Personnel Interaction and Customer Service

• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
• Deliver friendly, accurate and fast service in a respectful and professional manner; strive to satisfy customers
• Adhere to and maintain a high level of quality, service and cleanliness; take pride in work
• Work with a sense of urgency and model great service to all customers
• Work as part of a team and exemplify dependability

Sanitation, Safety and Security

• Properly store food items and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Demonstrate knowledge of and proper use of large and small kitchen equipment
• Maintain sanitary working conditions to eliminate contamination
• Clean work area and equipment using approved oven cleaners, detergents and other chemical products
• Store bulk foods or products on shelves up to five feet, using a step stool as needed
• Maintain the recycling, trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Wash dishes, etc. using industrial dishwasher; and wash pots and pans in deep sink
• Maintain standards of personal appearance and hygiene according to district/department policies and procedures
• Follow safety requirements per departmental guidelines

Professional Growth and Development

• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Assisting at other campuses as needed
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, electric slicer, institutional mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food utility carts and computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures; excessive humidity, dampness or chilling
• Excessive noise, intermittent; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils
• Work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects
• Work with hands in water