Cafeteria Technician
NOLA Public Schools· Operations - Central Office and School Based – Child Nutrition
New Orleans, LA$17.7k - $44.1kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Cafeteria Technician responsible for preparing nutritious meals meeting district, state, and federal standards, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, and supporting cafeteria operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepares nutritious meals using correct food preparation techniques and standardized recipes;
- Operates large and small equipment safely and efficiently;
- Maintains good practices in the kitchen;
- Adheres to established personal hygiene techniques;
- Serves food attractively on the line and practices portion control;
- Cleans kitchen floors, all equipment, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and dining room furnishings, as scheduled by the Cafeteria Manager;
- Uses acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling;
- Complete food temperature Logs daily to ensure food safety;
- Complete and maintain daily temperatures Logs for refrigerators and freezers to ensure accurate food safety;
- Gives clear oral instructions to other Technicians as needed;
- Uses safe working procedures, corrects and/or reports unsafe working conditions;
- Practices regular equipment maintenance;
- Stores deliveries and removes garbage and trash from kitchen/cafeteria area;
- Assists cafeteria manager with specific responsibilities under certain conditions;
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- School food service training and 3 years of experience strongly preferred.
Skills
Required:Food safety and sanitationRecipe interpretation and measurementEquipment operationCommunication and instructionPhysical stamina
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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