Cafeteria Helper - Waimea Elementary

Cafeteria Helper - Waimea Elementary at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

• Coordinate and work closely with food service staff to prepare menu items on schedule.
• Review daily production records and secure ingredients, food items, and equipment.
• Prepare fresh produce, simple meal items (toast, rice, cereals), salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and assist with special dietary needs.
• Portion and pack menu items for satellite feeding.
• Set up serving counters, serve students and staff, and replenish supplies as needed.
• Wash kitchen equipment, dish towels, aprons, caps, and other utensils; maintain cleanliness of work areas, serving counters, dining areas, and washrooms.
• Label, store, and dispose leftover foods properly.
• Receive provisions, document product temperature, report discrepancies, and assist with inventory and routine record keeping.
• Supervise student helper(s) assigned to the school kitchen.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and training sessions; complete required USDA training hours.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and understand oral and written English, follow instructions, and perform simple arithmetic. These abilities may be proven by high school graduation or related work experience.

Cafeteria Helper, BC-02: $4,368.00 per month (full‑time, includes shortage and school year differentials if applicable).

• Paid holidays (13 annually, 14 during election years)
• Vacation: 21 days per year for defined bargaining units
• Sick leave: 21 days per year with possible credit toward retirement benefits
• Health insurance contribution by the State
• Group life insurance (free policy for employees and retirees)
• Retirement plan contributions for eligible employees
• Workers’ compensation and social security benefits
• Union & collective bargaining rights (service fee required unless exempt)

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest or conviction record, or National Guard participation, in compliance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Applicants should submit résumé, a brief statement of qualifications, and any required temporary assignment verification. All documents become the property of the Department and are retained under state policy.