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Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs. Job Summary: The Cafeteria Aide is responsible for performing food service and necessary maintenance functions for the school. Essential Functions: Serves student breakfast and lunches in the cafeteria and individual classrooms as required Prepares cafeteria for food distribution and performs clean up, i.e. sweep floors, move tables, trash disposal, wipe tables and counters Maintains sanitary conditions suitable to food distribution Provides necessary instructions to students regarding orderly food delivery process Checks expiration dates and conditions of all inbound food supplies Assists Cafeteria Manager and Cafeteria Lead in ensuring that cleaning products and other cafeteria supplies are stocked Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old Ability to interact in a positive manner with children Ability to lift 20-25 pounds Previous experience in food service industry a plus PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance (ChildLine) FBI Fingerprint Check Demonstrated Knowledge of: Basic cafeteria procedures and rules Food sanitation requirements Demonstrated Ability to: Follow oral and written directions Work independently with little direction Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Work with students who have known allergies to ensure safety Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Salary estimate
$77,000 – $103,000/yr
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