Cafeteria Worker JobID: 592
Position Type: Food Service/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted: 2/4/2026
Location: Kent County High School
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TITLE: Cafeteria Worker
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated aptitude or competency for assigned responsibilities • Other qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable • High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
Physical Requirements:
• Sufficient manual dexterity to enable operation of computer keyboards • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing • Good vision and hearing, with or without corrective devices • Position requires lifting of boxes, cases, pans and pots up to 25 pounds • Occasional lifting of cases and bags up to 50 lbs
REPORTS TO:
• Cafeteria Manager or Person in Charge (PIC)
SUPERVISES:
• N/A
JOB GOAL:
To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner • Uses specific skills in preparation of food • Assists in the preparation of food portions and prepares serving line • Serves students and staff from the cafeteria serving line • Assumes responsibility for seeing to it that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly • Assists in preparing food for a la carte items • Assists in preparing food for satellite to other schools. If applicable • Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas • Performs major cleaning of refrigerators, freezer, and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals • Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods • Complies with all local, state and federal health guidelines regarding school food service • Assumes responsibility of learning and using the computerized cash register correctly • Responsible for accurate collection of money from students during the meal periods • Completes required training hours annually as set by the state and USDA guidelines • May be assigned to another school if necessary, for the successful implementation of the food service program • Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of food and food related items • Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Educational Support Personnel Association and The Board of Education of Kent County.
SALARY LANE:
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BARGAINING UNIT:
Kent County Educational Support Professionals Association.
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.