Foodservice Worker

About the Role

Join our team as a Foodservice Worker, where you will play an essential role in preparing and distributing meals to students and staff within a school cafeteria. This full-time onsite position is suitable for individuals eager to contribute positively in a community-focused environment, whether you are experienced in food service or new to the field.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items according to established recipes, production plans, and safety protocols.
• Ensure the kitchen and service areas remain clean, safe, and well-organized throughout your shift.
• Replenish food items on serving lines, salad bars, and beverages storage including milk coolers.
• Adhere strictly to food storage, rotation practices, and sanitation standards.
• Provide courteous meal service to students, school staff, and visitors.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and inventory management.
• Perform routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
• Comply with all relevant health regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Support coworkers and cover shifts when necessary to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Complete required reports and meet submission deadlines.
• Perform any additional tasks needed to support the kitchen team and meal service program.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in food service or custodial work is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks consistently and follow routine guidelines.
• Basic proficiency in mathematics and computer usage.
• Successful clearance of background check and fingerprint screening.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Comfortable working around children and thrives in a school community setting.
• Demonstrated respectfulness, inclusiveness, and professionalism towards coworkers and customers.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to stand through entire work shifts and occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular engagement in physical activities such as bending, reaching, walking, and manual tasks.
• Adaptability to a moderately noisy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Standard full-time work schedule Monday through Friday, with potential for some extended weeks.
• Possible participation in additional company events or meetings.

Additional Information

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across gender, minority, veterans, and disabled communities and participates in the E-Verify program for employment eligibility verification.