Cafeteria Worker / Dishwasher (Part-Time)

STARTING DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

REPORTS TO: Food Service Supervisor

WORK YEAR: Board-adopted school year calendar

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate step on Board-approved salary schedule

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff and other guests
• Sense of urgency and ability to work at a fast pace
• Ability to accurately complete duties in an organized and efficient manner
• Ability to tolerate standing at workstations and walking between various work areas
• Capacity to perform physically demanding work, including lifting bulk items averaging 45 pounds
• Experience with cashiering (preferred)
• Flexibility in reacting to menu and duty fluctuations
• Proof of meeting all mandated health requirements (e.g.: negative tuberculosis test, infectious disease health code policy, etc.)
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record
• Ability to accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare and serve variety of foods to students, staff and special event groups
• Clean and maintain good condition of kitchen workstations and service areas
• Perform dishwashing and general kitchen sanitation tasks
• Record food usage and accurately complete production paperwork
• Complete tasks in various settings, including walk-in coolers and freezers
• Operate fast-paced POS cash register
• Provide friendly service and ensure a positive student dining environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals
• Complete annual training and attend periodic professional development events
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substances and alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout duration of employment with the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Career Technical Director, Assistant Director, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

DEADLINE: Open until filled. Submit letter of interest, application and résumé.

APPLY TO: https://pentacareercenter.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.

May 2026

Posted 10.8.26