Cafeteria Operator (2026 - 2027 School Year)

TrulyHired; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Cafeteria Operator for the 2026-2027 School Year at Darlington County Schools.

The role involves preparing standardized recipes, serving meals to students, and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas. A valid driver’s license is required, and SLED/criminal background review is required. This is an at-will, non-exempt position with a base hourly rate of $14.53.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required.
• A minimum of one (1) year food service experience or equivalent.
• Driver's License required.
• Supervisory references preferred.
• Positive employment history preferred.
• SLED/criminal background review required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of food service activities including preparing standardized recipes and serving food for students.
• Clean kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving area, and cafeteria seating area.
• Interact in a postive manner with students, facility/staff, others working in kitchen and the general public.
• Operate institutional food services equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Driver's License

Education

High School diploma or high school equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Description

Cafeteria Operator (2026-2027 School Year)

Salary

$14.53 per hour base salary (based on full time experiemce)

*A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

Location: Darlington County Schools

Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required
• A minimum of one (1) year food service experience or equivalent
• Driver's License required
• Supervisory references preferred
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Status

"At-will" Employee

Job Duties

• Performs a variety of food service activities including preparing standardized recipes and serving food for students
• Clean kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving area, and cafeteria seating area
• Interact in a postive manner with students, facilty/staff, others working in kitchen and the general public
• Operate institutional food services quipment
• Perform other related duties as required

Closing Date

Until Filled