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Cafeteria Technician

New OrleansOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Prepares and serves nutritious meals in a school cafeteria, operates kitchen equipment, maintains sanitation and food safety standards, and follows instructions to support the cafeteria manager.

About this role

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

The Cafeteria Technician is responsible for preparing excellent food quality and serving nutritious food that meets nutrition standards set forth by the district, federal, and state. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary working area.

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.

Skills

Equipment OperationFIFOFood PreparationFood SafetyHACCPKitchen SanitationPortion ControlTemperature Logging

Cafeteria Technician

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Experience

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

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