Cafeteria Cook/Custodian-Penasco Elementary School - Artesia Public School

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

DATE POSTED:  June 10, 2024

BEGINNING DATE:  July 29, 2024

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Title:                     Cafeteria Cook/Custodian

Penasco Elementary is located approximately 45 miles West of Artesia, NM.  School transportation provided for weekly pick up of supplies at the district maintenance warehouse and food services department.  Transportation to and from Penasco is the responsibility of the employee.  

Reports to:                   Building Principal, Food Services Director, Director of Maintenance

Summary: Prepare, cook, and serve food in school cafeteria.  Custodial includes cleaning school building and school grounds and performing some basic maintenance functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate specialized food service equipment.
• Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.
• Receive and unpack food and supplies.
• Serve foods, breakfast/lunch to students and staff.
• Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities.
• Participate in ongoing professional training.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Utilize proper cleaning supplies and materials to clean building and grounds.
• Operate cleaning equipment and basic maintenance equipment.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
• Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.

Technology Skills:

Basic computer skills preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and uses hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED required. Prior experience or training is preferred. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be literate in reading and writing
• Work well with people
• Possess good moral qualities
• Work without supervision

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Complete the entire application ONLINE to be considered for this position.  Current APS employees may complete the INTERNAL applicaiton.
• Provide a copy of your Driver's License
• Resume and reference letters are optional

REQUIREMENTS:  The applicant, if selected, MUST undergo a FBI Fingerprint Background Report ($44.00 fee)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-The Artesia Public Schools District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, creed, age, national origin, or disability in compliance with Federal and State laws.

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