2026-27 Food Service Technician (Floater)

TrulyHired; Ninety Six (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Food Service Technician to assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to students in a clean, efficient lunchroom environment. The role includes replenishing food supplies and maintaining kitchen and storeroom cleanliness, with opportunities to learn multiple lunchroom duties.

Typical hours are 7:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a school setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with one year cafeteria/restaurant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Basic math for money, weight, volume measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assumes responsibility for making sure that the supply of food is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and service areas.
• Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the lunchroom manager.
• Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn various jobs in the lunchroom and attends inservice programs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Food Service Technician

Serves the students attractive and nutritious meals in an efficient, clean, warm atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.


• Assumes responsibility for making sure that the supply of food is replenished regularly.


• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and service areas.


• Performs major cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the lunchroom manager.


• Assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.


• Demonstrates willingness to learn various jobs in the lunchroom and attends inservice programs.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work hours are 7:00 am-2:30 pm Monday through Friday. Applicant must be able to work between all schools.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and one year experience in cafeteria or restaurant work. Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the tasks assigned.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees and/or students.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp utensils.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as degreasers and disinfectants. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.