David Clark Cafeteria Assistant

Job Title: Cafeteria Assistant
Job Code: CF-CAFAS
Department: Cafeteria
Reports To: Payroll Manager
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Revision Date: May 2023

JOB SUMMARY :
The Cafeteria Assistant performs routine service level duties to assist with food preparation, serving, and clean-up of the cafeteria.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required. 

  • Runs grill and works deli.
  • Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
  • May serve as a cashier, accepting money, operating a computer-aided point-of-sale register.
  • Must adhere to any and all food preparation safety standards.
  • Restocks and maintains supplies for the kitchen and cafeteria.
  • Maintains a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
  • Must have the ability to work with others in a close fast-paced environment and the ability to address customers in a pleasant, courteous manner.
  • Have the basic ability to read and speak/understand English.
  • Other duties as required.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

  • Employee works under general supervision.
  • Employee has little or no decision-making responsibility.
  • The employee has little or no impact on the decisions of others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Basic understanding of kitchen sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
  • Basic understanding of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Position does not require any previous experience working with office software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two to five years of experience in a cafeteria setting.
  • Basic, introductory on-the-job training.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts

  • Some walking, moving, carrying, bending, & reaching. 
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds. 
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Mental & Visual Demands

  • Work is routine and consistent from day to day.
  • Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

  • Able to work in hot conditions.
  • Some exposure to heat, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
  • Infrequent exposure to hazards that require the exercise of caution with little likelihood of injury.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

David Clark Company complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice!

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