Cafeteria Worker

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for Cafeteria positions

Position Title: Cafeteria Worker

Department: Food Service Department

Reports to: Director of Food Services

Location: Bellefonte Area School District

Work Day: 4 hours/day (subject to change)

Work Year: 180 days/year; 9-month position; 3 paid holidays

Pay & Benefits

See attached document (below) for information about pay & benefits

Pay Level: C

Position Overview

To operate the cafeteria register as well as assist in other cafeteria services

Key Responsibilities

The Cafeteria staff:

Operate the cash register on a daily basis, which includes identifying reimbursable meals. Close out the cash register at the end of each day and maintain a cash report. Assist in food preparation in an efficient and sanitary manner as required. Comply with kitchen sanitation and safety standards. Record and maintain check records. Assist with student and staff account balance notifications in accordance with board policy. Order food supplies on a daily/weekly basis. Follow the cafeteria clean-up schedule after meal service. Maintain cashier station cleanliness and restock. Follow established procedures for cash +/-. Complete daily deposits. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services.

Education Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma/GED

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

Prior experience in food service operations Familiarity with cash drawer handling and point-of-sale systems

Preferred:

Six months experience as a cashier preferred

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to effectively communicate to school administration, co-workers and students.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Good moral character. Effective communication skills. Computer skills. Cash Register skills. Cash Handling skills. Ability to make change with American currency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum. Able to see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation. Able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion. Able to bend and twisting of the body required. Ability to Lift/Carry/Push supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. Able to work in a kitchen environment with extreme temperatures including heat exposure due to cooking, and cold exposure due to coolers/freezers. Able to stand ninety percent (90%) of workday. The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years): Act 34 - Criminal History Act 114 - FBI Fingerprint Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Copies of degree certificates and transcripts Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit for more information.

Internal Applicants

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:

Dr. Roy Rakszawski

Superintendent of Schools

318 North Allegheny Street

Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 814-355-4814 x3057

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at h