Job Information
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Cafeteria Worker (2024-2025) in Fort Worth, Texas
About Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a 6-12th grade, tuition-free public charter school for students in Fort Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that cultivates our students’ academic and artistic excellence. We exist to ensure that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to Learn In The Arts and Learn Through The Arts.
Start Date: August 1, 2024
Type: Full-time position. Work hours are generally 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Flexibility in the work schedule is expected due to the nature of working in a start-up environment. Schedule will be adjusted to accommodate after-hours assignments, as needed.
Primary Purpose:
Assist in the preparation and serving of the appropriate quantities of food to meet planned menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices, and customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist with general kitchen tasks
Cook and prepare meals according to the menu
Serve food according to meal schedules and procedures
Ensure portion control
Maintain order and cleanliness of the kitchen
Follow Safety guidelines when operating equipment
Follow all industry-standard guidelines for food safety and sanitation
Ensure counting and claiming processes are followed according to USDA/TDA guidelines
If assigned, carry out other specific kitchen roles (e.g. dishwasher, cashier, push meals to other areas of school, etc.)
Provide good customer service to maintain good customer relationships
Process cash handling accurate and in a timely fashion
Qualifications:
Education Requirements: High School diploma or general education diploma (GED) preferred; may substitute equivalent work experience for diploma preference.
Experience Requirements: Experience in school food service/food service.
Special Skills/Certifications: Possess current Food Handler Permit (or the ability to obtain within the first 20 days of hire), Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions. Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures. Capable of operating small and large kitchen equipment and tools.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, students, and parents.
Bi-lingual Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and apply understand and to carry out instructions in written or oral English.
Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to learn and use software as necessary (POS, clock in and out etc.). Ability to use basic office equipment. Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Child Nutrition workers are regularly required to stand and walk for the entire shift.
Required to reach, balance, stoop, kneel, twist and bend often
Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat
Other Qualification: Criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
Benefits
Work Environment: The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment requires proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods of time viewing a computer screen and standing, and noise levels from moderate to high. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
Modification of Duties & Essential Functions: Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
Starting pay: $15.00/hr
Equity Vision Statement:
Equal Employment Opportunity: Academy of Visual and Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.