Cafeteria Worker, Cook

Horizons Youth Services

. Prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals for program participants .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in meal preparation and food service management, ensuring compliance with nutritional guidelines and safety standards. Capable of accommodating diverse dietary needs while providing quality customer service and maintaining a secure food handling environment.

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Meal PreparationFood Service ManagementNRA Food Service Sanitation CertificationCustomer ServiceDietary Needs Accommodation

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Hard Skills

Meal PlanningNutritional GuidelinesFood OrderingInventory ManagementSanitary Food Handling

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

NRA Food Service Sanitation CertificationSafe Serve Certification

Industry Keywords

DOL GuidelinesOFCCP RegulationsJob CorpsCafeteria MenuFood Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals for program participants
Collaborate with the food service manager to prepare three meals per day, with two meals acceptable on holidays and weekends and healthy snacks available in lieu of the third meal
Plan and prepare meals using a minimum 28-day cycle cafeteria menu
Provide meal service for work-based learning, off-center activities, late arrivals, and similar needs
Provide food options and nutritional guidelines required by company policy and the PRH
Accommodate diverse dietary needs, including ethnic, vegetarian, and low-fat alternatives
Assist with ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food products
Help maintain safe, sanitary, and secure food handling, storage, equipment, and preparation areas
Obtain student input for meal planning and evaluate meal and service quality
Ensure the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property
Provide quality customer service to students
Complete the cafeteria lock-up checklist when assigned and maintain area security
Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills
Participate in mandatory PRH staff training
Perform other duties within the individual’s scope and capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior experience in food service strongly preferred
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve certification
Valid State Drivers’ License
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to meet the physical and functional requirements of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable