4HR Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time

Boone County Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours/week benefits

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time to prepare and serve nutritious meals district-wide. The role supports meal service for students, with a 180-day contract and benefits for a 20-hour work week.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, school food service certification eligibility, and basic math skills. Experience with quantity cooking is preferred, and ability to lift heavy objects is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as school food service employee is required or eligible.
• Basic math skills are required for portioning and pricing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be neat and clean in appearance and work habits.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and directions.
• Ability to operate cafeteria equipment such as cash register and kitchen tools.
• Quantity cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to planned menu and recipes.
• Check food shipments and verify invoices.
• Make sure food quality, flavor and appearance meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Assist in collecting meal payments and housekeeping duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

HS diploma

Food service cert

Math skills

Lift 50 lbs

Read recipes

Operate equipment

Quantity cooking (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as school food service employee

Tools

Cash register

Slicer

Grater

Mixer

Steamer

Ovens

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Cafeteria Worker
  
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
• Closing Date:
  UNTIL FILLED
  

HOURS: 4 hrs
NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits with a 20 hours a week / Earn between $16.31-$21.48(based on years of experience and shift) / 4 paid holidays
TITLE: Cafeteria Worker/Cook - Full-Time
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• Has received or is eligible to receive certification as a school food service employee by the Division of School Food Service
• Has specialized skills in basic mathematics
• Has the ability to lift and move objects weighing at least 50 pounds numerous times per day
• Is neat and clean in person and in work habits
• Has ability to read and follow written directions and recipes
• Has ability to operate equipment used in school cafeteria such as cash register, slicer, grater, mixer, steamer, frying machine, dishwasher, steam cart, ovens, etc.
• Has training and experience in quantity cooking (preferred)

REPORTS TO: Manager Cafeteria
JOB GOAL: To serve attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be familiar with written guidelines, policies, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
• Check food shipments into school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified
• Check daily menus with manager and work out recipes for correct food amounts
• Prepare food according to planned menu and tested recipes
• Assure that food is of best quality in flavor and appearance before it is served
• Record all food withdrawn from storage
• Assure that unused foods are properly stored or disposed of
• Perform major cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by manager
• Assist in daily cleaning of kitchen
• Assist in collecting money for meals and beverages sold
• Move equipment, supplies and furniture as required for area of responsibility
• Report immediately any problems or accidents occurring in the kitchen to the Manager Cafeteria
• Report to manager any faulty or inferior quality food which is received
• Assist manager in ordering supplies
• Assume manager duties in manager's absence
• Attend in-service training or workshops
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 5:15:09 AM CST.