Cafeteria Substitute The Administration is seeking a person qualified by education and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the position and in general, to establish and maintain a high level of standards of excellence in the Vernon Public Schools. The cafeteria substitute will support the cafeteria manager and other staff to achieve a clean, nutritious, and pleasurable cafeteria experience for students.
Essential job functions include:- Ensure safety of students
- Assist in preparation of food
- Maintain sanitary work area, i.e., clean counters, equipment, tray stations, etc.
- Serve food
- Wash pots, pans, utensils and other food prep materials
- Maintain serving area as needed with proper utensils, condiments, etc.
- Adhere to all sanitary standards in both work and attire as stipulated during training
- Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
- Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority
- Attend meetings and in-services as required
- Maintain a pleasant, cooperative work atmosphere
- Other duties and responsibilities include:
- Serve as a role model for students and staff
- Exercise care and safety in the use of all utensils and equipment
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate and timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services and/or Cafeteria Manager
Qualifications/Certificates:- High School Diploma
- ServSafe Certification optional
- Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Vernon Board of Education may find appropriate
- Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Communicates ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrates effective, active listening skillsWorks effectively with others
- Reads and understands verbal and written instructions, warnings, and labels
- Possesses organizational and problem-solving skillsWorks quickly and efficiently
- Additional working conditions:
- Interaction among children
- Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
- Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoops
- Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
- Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
- Equipment operated:
- Can Opener Oven Dishwasher Food processor Grinder Knives Microwave Mixer Steamer Braiser Vending Machine Calculator Cash Register Other relevant equipment/technology
- Required Testing Continuing Educ./Training Clearances None Fingerprint/Background
