Cafeteria Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepares nutritious meals using correct food preparation techniques and standardized recipes;
• Operates large and small equipment safely and efficiently;
• Maintains good practices in the kitchen;
• Adheres to established personal hygiene techniques;
• Serves food attractively on the line and practices portion control;
• Cleans kitchen floors, all equipment, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and dining room furnishings, as scheduled by
• the Cafeteria Manager;
• Uses acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling;
• Complete food temperature Logs daily to ensure food safety;
• Complete and Maintain daily temperatures Logs for refrigerators and freezers to ensure accurate food safety;
• Gives clear oral instructions to other Technicians as needed;
• Uses safe working procedures, corrects and/or reports unsafe working conditions;
• Practices regular equipment maintenance;
• Store’s deliveries and removes garbage and trash from kitchen/cafeteria area;
• Assists cafeteria manager with specific responsibilities under certain conditions;
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• School food service training and 3 years of experience strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, work schedules, interpret recipes and other printed information. Sufficient mathematics ability to adjust recipes;
• Must be in excellent physical health and be able to pass the physical requirements of the Medical Department;
• Must exhibit excellent work habits, good attendance, the ability to work with students and co-workers;
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices; and
• Must be able to work under pressure, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.