Cafeteria Cook Helper (5 Hours) - Hermosa Elementary

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

DATE POSTED: July 23, 2026

BEGINNING DATE: August 7, 2026

Cafeteria Cook Helper

Artesia Public Schools

Job Description

Job Title: Cafeteria Cook Helper

Reports to: Food Service Director, Kitchen Manager, Head Cook

Summary: Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeteria, cafeterias or central school district kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate specialized food service equipment.
• Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.
• Receive and unpack food and supplies.
• Serve foods, breakfast/lunch to students and staff.
• Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities.
• Participate in ongoing professional training.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others'' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone''s efforts to succeed.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.

Technology Skills:

Basic computer skills preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and uses hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED required. Prior experience or training is preferred.

Term of Employment:

To be determined upon employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position
• Provide a copy of your Drivers License & Social Security Card
• Resume and reference letters are optional
• CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAY APPLY AS AN INTERNAL APPLICANT. CALL 575-746-3585 EXT. 1015 FOR ASSISTANCE.

REQUIREMENTS: The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Report (reimbursible $59 fee).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. If due to a disability, you are currently unable to perform any of the job duties identified in this job description, advise the personnel department of that condition. The personnel department will make a determination whether a reasonable accommodation can be made in these job duties and procedures to address that disability.

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