Cafeteria Specialist

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Valid Through
07/01/2026
Position Areas
Non-Instructional Support

Description

PAY GRADE:    210  (Min. $120.00/day)
WORK DAYS:    177


PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for preparing appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintaining high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service


QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:
  • Ability to read, write and understand verbal instructions in English
  • Texas Food Handler Certification or State Sanitation Certification
  • Completion of new employee orientation
  • Eight hours of professional development annually

Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Working knowledge of the kitchen equipment, food production and sanitation principles
  •  Ability to perform basic math operations
  •  Ability to read and understand standardized recipes
  •  Ability to interact with all people in a courteous manner
  •  Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
  •  Ability to work in a team environment
Experience:
  • One or two years of food service experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Compliance and Program Accountability
  • Prepare quality food according to planned menu using standardized recipes
  • Adhere to scheduled meal serving times, and serve meals using designated portioning tools according to department guidelines 
  • Assist in ordering necessary food supplies
  • Document food production for federally required records
Personnel Interaction and Customer Service
  • Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
  • Deliver friendly, accurate and fast service in a respectful and professional manner; strive to satisfy customers
  • Adhere to and maintain a high level of quality, service and cleanliness; take pride in work
  • Work with a sense of urgency and model great service to all customers
  • Work as part of a team and exemplify dependability
Sanitation, Safety and Security
  • Properly store food items and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and proper use of large and small kitchen equipment
  • Maintain sanitary working conditions to eliminate contamination
  • Clean work area and equipment using approved oven cleaners, detergents and other chemical products
  • Store bulk foods or products on shelves up to five feet, using a step stool as needed
  • Maintain the recycling, trash and garbage collection in a neat and sanitary fashion
  • Wash dishes, etc. using industrial dishwasher; and wash pots and pans in deep sink
  • Maintain standards of personal appearance and hygiene according to district/department policies and procedures
  • Follow safety requirements per departmental guidelines
Professional Growth and Development
  • Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
  • Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
  • Assisting at other campuses as needed
  • Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor
Equipment Used:
  • Large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to, electric slicer, institutional mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food utility carts and computer
     
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
  • Work with frequent interruptions
  • Maintain emotional control under stress
  • Able to learn and apply new methods in all areas; initiator; makes suggestions for improvements
Physical Demands:
  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
  • Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures; excessive humidity, dampness or chilling
  • Excessive noise, intermittent; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents); grease and oils
  • Work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects
  • Work with hands in water

 

Posted By

Plano ISD

2700 W. 15th Street , Plano, TX 75075
 

At the following locations

Facility Services Center

6600 Alma Dr. , Plano, TX 75023