Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.45
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Our organization is dedicated to nurturing a supportive and healthy environment within educational institutions by providing quality meal services. We operate as a committed food service provider within schools, ensuring students and staff receive nutritious and delicious meals daily. With a strong emphasis on community values and teamwork, we work diligently to maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and customer service. Our role as a food service establishment extends beyond just serving meals; we strive to create a positive dining experience that supports the well-being and growth of the individuals we serve. We are currently seeking dependable and motivated individuals to join our team as Food Service Workers in a full-time capacity, offering a stable and meaningful employment opportunity with a schedule that typically runs Monday through Friday.

As a Food Service Worker, you will play an essential role in the daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This position involves preparing and serving food according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring all meals meet safety and nutritional guidelines. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in both the kitchen and service areas, helping to stock and organize food supplies, and assisting team members to foster a smooth and efficient workflow. The ability to follow routine procedures including proper food storage, sanitation, and safety regulations is critical to success in this role.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with others, has a strong work ethic, and takes pride in contributing to a positive, friendly atmosphere within the school community. Experience in food service or a related field is helpful but not mandatory; what matters most is reliability, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to support students and staff. This full-time job brings the opportunity to make a tangible difference every day while working in a safe and inclusive environment. Physical requirements include standing for entire shifts and occasionally lifting items up to 50 pounds, making stamina and physical fitness important. This role also involves routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and trash removal, underscoring the importance of maintaining a sanitary environment.

Candidates will need to undergo background and fingerprint checks as part of the hiring process. Having reliable transportation is necessary to get to work on time. We highly value respect, professionalism, and inclusivity among all our employees and expect the same from our team members in their interactions with coworkers, students, and visitors. Occasional participation in company events and extended shifts may be required as part of the role’s responsibilities.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive network dedicated to enhancing school meal programs and positively impacting the educational community daily. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including gender, minority, veterans, and disabled persons. Our comprehensive job offering provides a strong foundation for anyone looking to serve up something meaningful while developing valuable skills in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to stand for an entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Regular bending, reaching, walking, and use of hands
  • Moderate kitchen noise and frequent movement in fast-paced settings
  • Full-time schedule Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks
  • May require participation in company events or meetings

Job Qualifications

  • Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Comfortable with repetitive tasks and following a routine
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening
  • Reliable transportation
  • Enjoy working around children
  • Respectful, inclusive, and professional with all coworkers and customers

Job Duties

  • Prepare and serve food according to recipes, production records, and safety standards
  • Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and service area
  • Stock serving lines, salad bars, and milk coolers
  • Follow proper procedures for food storage, rotation, and sanitation
  • Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner
  • Assist with putting away deliveries and organizing inventory
  • Sweep, mop, and take out trash as needed
  • Follow all local, state, federal, and company health regulations
  • Step in to assist team members or cover shifts as needed
  • Submit reports and meet deadlines as assigned
  • Carry out any additional duties to support the kitchen team and school meal program

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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