Cafeteria Operator (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,189 - 25,887; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Cafeteria Operator for the 2026-2027 school year in Tees Valley, England. The role involves preparing food, ensuring cleanliness, and interacting positively with students and staff. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, food service experience, and a valid driver's license. A salary of $14.53 per hour is offered based on full-time experience. Candidates must pass a TB test and a criminal background review.

Qualifications

• A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.
• Driver's License required.
• SLED/criminal background review required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standardized recipes and serve food for students.
• Clean kitchen, equipment, and serving area.
• Interact positively with students and staff.
• Operate institutional food service equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Food service experience

Positive interaction skills

Supervisory references

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Institutional food service equipment

Job description

Overview

Cafeteria Operator (2026-2027 School Year)

Salary

$14.53 per hour base salary (based on full time experience)

Location

Darlington County Schools

Requirements

• A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required
• A minimum of one (1) year food service experience or equivalent
• Driver's License required
• Supervisory references preferred
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Duties

• Performs a variety of food service activities including preparing standardized recipes and serving food for students
• Clean kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving area, and cafeteria seating area
• Interact in a postive manner with students, facilty/staff, others working in kitchen and the general public
• Operate institutional food services quipment
• Perform other related duties as required

Employment Status

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: At-will Employee