Cafeteria Assistant (336514C)

Pinecrest High School; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, NC is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Assistant to support daily meals operations in the school cafeteria. The role encompasses food preparation, serving, cashier duties, inventory tasks, and adherence to health and cash-handling policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a health examination issued by the local county health authority. Starting date is immediate, with full-time and part-time options based on the school schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a health examination issued by the local county board of health or a recognized medical authority.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food within the guidelines of the Child Nutrition Program.
• Maintains a working relationship with other Child Nutrition employees and school staff.
• Follows a work schedule, plans ahead and helps others on the Child Nutrition team.
• Prepares fresh, canned, frozen (including raw meat) and pre-prepared foods for service to students, staff and visitors.
• Follows standardized recipes and document production on recipe and/or daily production record.
• Sets up, replenishes and breaks down cold and hot food serving lines.
• Politely and respectfully serves food to students, staff and visitors.
• Washes dishes, pots, pan and other utensils and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work area.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room tables.
• Takes out trash and washes trash cans.
• Assists in receiving supplies and stocking storeroom and refrigeration equipment, recording the receiving date of food and supplies.
• Assists with inventory management, including counting and recording of inventory.
• Takes and records accurate food temperatures during delivery, food prep, serving and after service.
• Acts as part of the HACCP team.
• Acts as cashier and operate cafeteria point-of sale computer.
• Maintains accurate account of payments collected and meals served according to the Cash Management Policy.
• May make bank deposits and complete required reports, including computer data entry.
• May assume additional duties in the absence of the manager.
• Attends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise.
• Communicates effectively, politely and respectfully with students, staff and community members.
• Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements.
• Complies with and supports Child Nutrition and Moore County Schools regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cafeteria Assistant (336514C)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890419

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: Full-time (6hours/day) Part-time 3 to 5 ¾ hours/day)

Salary:

Child Nutrition Assistant I-50: Cook + Serve

II-52: Cook + Serve + Cashier

III-54: Cook + Serve+ Cashier+ServSafe

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a health examination issued by the local county board of health or a recognized medical authority

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the supervision of a manager, performs the routine duties involved in the production and serving of food within the guidelines of the Child Nutrition Program
• Maintains a working relationship with other Child Nutrition employees and school staff
• Follows a work schedule, plans ahead and helps others on the Child Nutrition team
• Prepares fresh, canned, frozen (including raw meat) and pre-prepared foods for service to students, staff and visitors
• Follows standardized recipes and document production on recipe and/or daily production record
• Sets up, replenishes and breaks down cold and hot food serving lines
• Politely and respectfully serves food to students, staff and visitors
• Washes dishes, pots, pan and other utensils and cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work area
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room tables
• Takes out trash and washes trash cans
• Assists in receiving supplies and stocking storeroom and refrigeration equipment, recording the receiving date of food and supplies
• Assists with inventory management, including counting and recording of inventory
• Takes and records accurate food temperatures during delivery, food prep, serving and after service
• Acts as part of the HACCP team
• Acts as cashier and operate cafeteria point-of sale computer
• Maintains accurate account of payments collected and meals served according to the Cash Management Policy
• May make bank deposits and complete required reports, including computer data entry
• May assume additional duties in the absence of the manager
• Attends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise
• Communicates effectively, politely and respectfully with students, staff and community members
• Adheres to uniform and personal hygiene requirements
• Complies with and supports Child Nutrition and Moore County Schools regulations, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: