This position is 8.0 hours a day. The work hours for this position are 4:30 am - 1:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch.
NCSD offers new classified employees previous experience credit as follows for verified and approved experience:
0-3 Years = Step 1
4-6 Years = Step 4
7-10 Years = Step 6
11-15 Years = Step 8
Our 2025-26 School Year Hourly Rate of Pay is as follows:
Cafeteria Preparation Technician - 8.0 hours/day
Step 1 - $16.63
Step 4 - $17.35
Step 6 - $17.86
Step 8 - $18.38
For more information on pay, please call or email Mackenzie Stephenson, HR Generalist at 307-253-5230 or mackenzie_stephenson@natronaschools.org.
Purpose Statement
The job of Cafeteria Preparation Technician (JC762) is done for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel, often at a variety of sites, as well as, maintaining safe food service travel preparation, and on-site facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
This job reports to the Building Cafeteria Manager or Building Food Services Manager
Essential Functions
- Arranges setup for food items, supplies, serving lines, and/or equipment (e.g. food set up for travel to other sites assigned, food set-up on site, travel counts, weight, accurate menu prep, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are provided in accordance with cafeteria and satellite requirements.
- Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g. ovens, steamers, fryers, mixers, slicers, freezers, dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils, counters, carts, racks, and dishwashing machine, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
- Collects payments for food items from students and staff (e.g. cash, meal tickets, etc.) for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs.
- Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature (e.g. daily assessment before meal service, etc.) for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff.
- Inspects food items and/or supplies (e.g. items being sent or received from satellite kitchens, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
- Maintains strict (or complete) confidentiality on personnel and student issues (e.g. personnel records, medical records, surveillance videos and images, student data, confidential communication, etc.) for the purpose of protecting personal information for staff and students.
- Monitors and approves all data prepared by others prior to entering it into the District accounting system for the purpose of ensuring accuracy, consistency and policy compliance.
- Monitors inventory (e.g. food, condiments and supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
- Prepares and serves food and beverage items according to approved recipes (e.g. fruits, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, entrees, soups, baked goods, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
- Reports equipment malfunctions (e.g. assigned administrators and assigned repair team, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
- Responds to inquires of students, staff and/or parents for the purpose of providing information and direction, regarding the type and cost of meals.
- Reviews students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements, student assignment, and ensuring adequate nutrition.
- Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and requests of students and school personnel.
- Stocks food, condiments and supplies (e.g. assisting in assessment of deliveries, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
- Verifies quantity and quality of food prepared (e.g. daily review of meals served, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate records in accordance with proper inventory control and to make sure students had the proper amount of food.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Education: High school graduation or GED