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Position: 2026-2027 Cafeteria Worker IJob Description:Responsible for preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements.Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in food production, food storage, sanitation and safety practices.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:* GED/High School Diploma (preferred)* Minimum 18 years of ageSpecial Knowledge/Skills:* Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for meal service, food safety and sanitation procedures.* Working knowledge of kitchen equipment in a commercial food production environment.Experience:* Experience in quantity food preparation in a school food service environment.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:* Prepare menu items according to food production records and recipes.* Maintain daily food production records.* Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas.* Use and maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and efficient manner.* Assist in dish room pot and pan areas; sweeping and mopping of floors.* Maintain garbage collection containers in a neat and sanitary fashion.* Follow established food safety HACCP procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and safety.* Assist in storing leftovers and recording counts for daily food production records.* Promote teamwork and proper interaction with fellow staff members.* Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, teachers, administrators and other district personnel.* Practice reliable attendance and punctuality.* Responsible for wearing and maintaining the regulation uniform.* Responsible for adhering to proper personal appearance, hygiene and work habit guidelines as outlined by the school nutrition department handbook.* Maintain a valid Texas Food Handler certificate.* Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting.* Complete 6 hours of professional development training annually per USDA Professional Standards policy.* Perform all other duties as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneMENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:Tools/Equipment Used: Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to oven, mixer, chopper, steamer, top burners, tilt skillet/braiser, scales, knives, slicer, steamtable, and dish machine.Posture: Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); able to stand on feet up to 8 hours per day.Motion: Able to bend neck, hands, wrists, arms, and back to stoop frequently; able to climb ladder to reach items on high shelves in the pantry or the cooler/freezer.Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying; able to lift items up to 40 lbs. and able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs.Environment: Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals.Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively in English; understand verbal and/or written directions in English; reading; demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations; workload is deadline driven.Other Information:Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current supervisor.Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades General application at www.lpisd.org