Cafeteria Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson County Schools Central Office in Clinton, NC, seeks a Cafeteria Assistant to support cooks and prepare meals in a fast-paced school dining setting. You will weigh ingredients, stock supplies, operate the POS program, and ensure sanitation standards. High school or trade school degree preferred; ability to lift 15–50 pounds; bus license within one year.

Teamwork and basic arithmetic are essential for accurate portions and cash handling. Uniforms and safety protocols apply.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.
• Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Reads simple recipes and follows directions for quantity.
• Gathers items as directed by recipe.
• Weights and measures designated ingredients.
• Stores food and equipment in specified locations.
• Mixes and stirs ingredients.
• Slices and chops food.
• Adds garnishes to food.
• Proportions and serves foods on serving line.
• Cleans – sweeps, mops, etc.
• Runs Point of Sale Program

Skills

Food preparation

Safety standards

Arithmetic

Kitchen equipment

Cash handling

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Tools

POS System

Job description

Cafeteria Assistant

Sampson County Schools Central Office – Clinton, North Carolina

Job ID: 5829594

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

An employee in this class assists a cook specialist or journey level cook through the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks. Detailed instructions are given for work to be done. The employee is expected to make simple adjustments as necessary with problems referred to higher level employees. Errors are observed by others and corrected with little loss. The employee receives direct supervision. Work is fast-paced and involves heavy lifting and long periods of standing, bending, and moving.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Reads simple recipes and directions for quantity and follows directions.
• Gathers items as directed by recipe.
• Weights and measures designated ingredients.
• Stores food and equipment in specified locations.
• Mixes and stirs ingredients.
• Slices and chops food.
• Adds garnishes to food.
• Places food in proper place on serving line.
• Proportions and serves foods on serving line.
• Cleans – sweeps, mops, etc.
• Runs Point of Sale Program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of food preparation and serving practices.
• Some knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Some knowledge of simple arithmetic.
• Skill in the use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to perceive size and serve standard portions.
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions.
• Ability to frequently lift and move cases of food ranging from 15–50 pounds.
• Ability to make change in a fast-paced environment.

Uniform Requirement: leather, non-slip, closed-toed shoes.

The position requires obtaining a bus license within one year of employment and maintaining the license for the duration of employment.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Wendy Cabral
• 437 Rowan Rd
• Clinton, North Carolina 28328
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]