2026-2027 Child Nutrition Worker (Cafeteria Worker)

Young World Physical Education; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunflower County School District in Indianola, Mississippi is seeking a 2026-2027 Child Nutrition Worker (Cafeteria Worker) to help serve nutritious meals to students and staff. The role emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness within the school cafeteria.

The position reports to the Child Nutrition Manager and involves food portioning, counter service, and maintaining a tidy dining area and kitchen. Starting Aug 3, 2026, full-time employment is offered with ongoing evaluation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities listed below.
• Capable of lifting heavy boxes, sweeping, and mopping.
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food portions and prepare cafeteria counter
• Serve students and staff from the cafeteria counter
• Remove used dishes and assist in cleaning dishes, counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area and kitchen
• Maintain the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform related duties as required including duties at special meal functions
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)

Skills

Aptitude for responsibilities

Lifting heavy boxes

Physical stamina

Job description

2026-2027 Child Nutrition Worker (Cafeteria Worker)

Sunflower County School District, Sunflower County Consolidated School District – Indianola, Mississippi

Job Details

• Job ID: 5842541
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities listed below
• Capable of lifting heavy boxes, sweeping, and mopping
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds

Job Goal

To serve the students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness.

Reports To

Child Nutrition Manager

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food portions and prepare cafeteria counter
• Serve students and staff from the cafeteria counter
• Remove used dishes and assist in cleaning dishes, counters, tables, and furnishings in the dining area and kitchen
• Maintain the trash and garbage collection area in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform related duties as required including duties at special meal functions
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year established by SCCSD School Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated bi-annually by the Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Pamela Watson, Director of Personnel and Student Affairs
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]