Cafeteria Operator (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District Food Services Department in Darlington, South Carolina is seeking a Cafeteria Operator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role offers a base pay of $14.53 per hour with full-time equivalence and requires meeting food service standards.

A negative TB test, SLED background check, and a valid driver's license are required. Join a team focused on healthy meals for students and community engagement, with opportunities for growth within the school district.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year food service experience or equivalent.
• Driver's license required.
• SLED/criminal background review required.
• Supervisory references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standardized recipes and serve meals for students.
• Clean kitchen, equipment, serving area, and cafeteria seating.
• Interact positively with students, staff, and the public.
• Operate institutional food service equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Food service experience

Driver's license

Background check

Positive employment history

supervisory references

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cafeteria Operator (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District Food Services Department - Darlington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5852109
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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