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Waco ISD

Temporary Labor Pool - Cafeteria Worker

Waco, TX

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

Cafeteria Worker (Temp Pool) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt/At-Will Reports To: Cafeteria Manager Pay Grade/Days: 300 / 180 Dept./School: Child Nutrition Services Date Revised: April 2007 Primary ...

City of Worcester

TEMPORARY LABORER

Worcester, MA · On-site

$17.50/hr

TEMPORARY LABORER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF WORCESTER The City of Worcester is seeking ... Perform general labor tasks * Perform routine manual maintenance operations * Perform mail ...

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General Labor

Streamwood, IL · On-site

$15.50/hr

PTO provided in accordance with the IL Day and Temporary Labor Service Act. After 90 days of employment: * Dental & Vision Care offered (details provided upon eligibility). * Health Care offered ...

State of Oklahoma

Temporary Laborer

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$15.63/hr

This primarily involves performing routine tasks which consist of manual labor or providing ... Temporary appointment * Must maintain a valid driver's license * Tobacco and Vape free facility

H&K Group

Temporary Laborer

Skippack, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

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Temporary Labor Pool - Cafeteria Worker

Waco, TX • On-site

Waco Independent School District
Education Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$11.50 - $14.75/hr

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Job description

Position Type:
Temporary/Temporary Labor Pool - Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted:
1/30/2023
Location:
Child Nutrition Services
Job Title: Cafeteria Worker (Temp Pool)
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt/At-Will
Reports To: Cafeteria Manager
Pay Grade/Days: 300 / 180
Dept./School: Child Nutrition Services
Date Revised: April 2007
Primary Purpose:
To provide a nutritious, well balanced meal for the student population
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
Valid Texas driver's license or state issued ID card
Possess or can possess a food handler's card within 30 days
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Will train
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Ability to learn operation of all kitchen equipment
2. Ability to prepare foods from standardized recipes
3. Ability to break down recipes in order to increase or decrease prepared food amounts
4. Assist in receiving and storage of all food, equipment, paper, and cleaning supplies
5. Maintain high safety and sanitation standards at all times
6. Follow security procedures for cash handling and key & lock control according to District policy
7. Assist with special events and meet expectations of school during schedule changes
8. Assist with clean up after lunch run
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
All industrial kitchen equipment, broom, and mop
Working Conditions:
Tobacco Free
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. People intensive, typical school environment. Frequent interruptions. Continuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, grasping, squeezing, twisting, reaching (including overhead), must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working indoors in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, works with chemicals, exposure to dust, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

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