Cafeteria Aide

Major Responsibilities and Duties Provides assistance with preparing and portioning meals. Distributes and serves meals, beverages, and snacks. Prepares dining areas for the serving of meals and sets up serving lines. Cleans dining, service, and food preparation areas. Cleans and sterilizes dishes, kitchen utensils, and equipment.

Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Receives deliveries of food and supplies from vendors Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene. Other Handle and record cashier functions accurately. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies. Maintain daily food preparation records. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members. Complete annual continuing education requirements. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures Major Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds) Environment: Work inside in a commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces.

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.