Cafe Aide (Long-Term Substitute)

Café Aide                                                                                                       

Grow Academy 

Part-Time, Year-round, hourly

Reports to:    Executive Chef, Grow Academy

Summary Description:    This is a kitchen staff position.  Under the supervision of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Cafe Leads, the Cafe Aide performs a variety of duties related to food preparation, service and general maintenance in the kitchen and dining area.

Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Washes dishes; cleans and scrubs pots and pans


• Cleans and sets up trays


• Empties trash, recycling, and compost daily


• Sweeps and mops floors in kitchen and dining area


• Maintains clean serving areas and sets up cafeteria for timely service


• Sets up tray line by arranging food


• Assists the chef in the preparation of meals as needed


• Peels, slices, cores, and dices vegetables and fruits by hand or using such mechanical equipment as automatic peelers, slicers and dicers


• Pours salad dressings and condiments


• Assists in stocking shelves, receiving and storing orders


• Properly packs, labels, and stores leftover food


• Follows state and federal regulations regarding food handling, serving, and cleanliness


• Serves meals throughout lunch period

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and follow all food safety and physical safety rules


• strong communication skills especially when interacting with scholars


• Exceptional personal hygiene


• Ability to lift, bend, stoop and carry heavy trays and packages of food and supplies  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend. Mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects


• Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances


• Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects (up to approximately 50 pounds unassisted and up to approximately 100 pounds assisted)


• Ability to read small print


• Ability to work with and in the proximity of equipment with moving mechanical parts


• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment


• Ability to work around loud noise

Experience Required:  Demonstrated skill and experience in the preparation and serving of food, especially in an elementary school setting  

Special Requirements: Must have or be willing to obtain a Serve Safe Food Handler’s certification.