Joshua Independent School District
Cafeteria Worker (Pool)
Joshua Independent School District, Joshua, Texas, United States, 76058
Position Type:
Auxiliary/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted: 9/2/2025
Location: District Wide
Date Available:
Closing Date: OPEN Job Title: Food Service Worker Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager Pay Grade: AUX PG 1
Dept./School: Child Nutrition Department Minimum Salary: $15.89/hour Primary Purpose:
Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of
quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
None specified
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
Experience:
None Major Responsibilities and Duties: Food Preparation and Serving Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers Maintain clean and organized storage areas. Safety and Sanitation Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately Maintain personal appearance and hygiene Other Handle and record cashier functions accurately Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies Maintain daily food preparation records Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members Help manage inventory by putting away delivered food and supplies and rotating stock using the FIFO method. This is a federally funded position.This position is contingent on maintaining the funds. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Equipment Used:
Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart. Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds); moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to work in a noisy environment with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Date Posted: 9/2/2025
Location: District Wide
Date Available:
Closing Date: OPEN Job Title: Food Service Worker Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager Pay Grade: AUX PG 1
Dept./School: Child Nutrition Department Minimum Salary: $15.89/hour Primary Purpose:
Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of
quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
None specified
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
Experience:
None Major Responsibilities and Duties: Food Preparation and Serving Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers Maintain clean and organized storage areas. Safety and Sanitation Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately Maintain personal appearance and hygiene Other Handle and record cashier functions accurately Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies Maintain daily food preparation records Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members Help manage inventory by putting away delivered food and supplies and rotating stock using the FIFO method. This is a federally funded position.This position is contingent on maintaining the funds. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Equipment Used:
Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart. Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds); moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to work in a noisy environment with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.