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6.5 Hour Cafeteria Worker
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We Are Deeply Committed To An Inclusive Curriculum And School Community That Reflects The Diversity Of Our Student Population. We Strive To Have The Highest Quality Educators And Encourage Applications From Candidates Representing a Broad Range Of Skills And Diverse Backgrounds. We Seek Candidates Who Are Dedicated To Inclusion And Have a Clear Interest In Being Part Of The Richness Of Diversity That The New Bedford Public Schools Community Has To Offer.
Summary : This is an entry level position with no minimum requirements of a high school diploma or GED. The position is under the supervision of the Food Service Director, Principal and Cafeteria Manager who is responsible to coordinate the necessary work of the department. The position performs a variety of unskilled duties related to food service areas and general manual labor tasks.
Responsibilities
Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and other related food service items in storage areas
Carry food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas
Assist kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
Stock and organize goods
Responsible for equipment handling rules
Wash, dry and store pots and pans
Prepare sandwiches
Set up and serve student lunch line in a timely manner
Clean up serving area, tables and carts
Sweep and wash kitchen floors
Set up, run and clean dishwasher equipment
Prepare and set up breakfast
Follow work schedules as assigned by food service Director/ cafeteria manager
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment
Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and practices
Ability to lift 40 lbs or more
Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift
Ability and willingness to follow instructions
Involves use of potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals
Includes working in temperature extremes, freezer, refrigerators, and inclement weather
Basic math and reading skills
Cleanliness
Demonstrates ability to work both as a team member and independently as required by the assignment
Additional Physical and Work Condition Information
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in both an office environment and a loud environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Terms of Employment
Reports to: Director of Food Services
Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
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6.5 Hour Cafeteria Worker
role at
New Bedford Public Schools .
We Are Deeply Committed To An Inclusive Curriculum And School Community That Reflects The Diversity Of Our Student Population. We Strive To Have The Highest Quality Educators And Encourage Applications From Candidates Representing a Broad Range Of Skills And Diverse Backgrounds. We Seek Candidates Who Are Dedicated To Inclusion And Have a Clear Interest In Being Part Of The Richness Of Diversity That The New Bedford Public Schools Community Has To Offer.
Summary : This is an entry level position with no minimum requirements of a high school diploma or GED. The position is under the supervision of the Food Service Director, Principal and Cafeteria Manager who is responsible to coordinate the necessary work of the department. The position performs a variety of unskilled duties related to food service areas and general manual labor tasks.
Responsibilities
Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and other related food service items in storage areas
Carry food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas
Assist kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
Stock and organize goods
Responsible for equipment handling rules
Wash, dry and store pots and pans
Prepare sandwiches
Set up and serve student lunch line in a timely manner
Clean up serving area, tables and carts
Sweep and wash kitchen floors
Set up, run and clean dishwasher equipment
Prepare and set up breakfast
Follow work schedules as assigned by food service Director/ cafeteria manager
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Knowledge of use and operation of cleaning solutions and equipment
Basic knowledge of food sanitation procedures and practices
Ability to lift 40 lbs or more
Ability to stand for long periods of time during shift
Ability and willingness to follow instructions
Involves use of potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals
Includes working in temperature extremes, freezer, refrigerators, and inclement weather
Basic math and reading skills
Cleanliness
Demonstrates ability to work both as a team member and independently as required by the assignment
Additional Physical and Work Condition Information
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in both an office environment and a loud environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. repetitively throughout the course of the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Terms of Employment
Reports to: Director of Food Services
Hours: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
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