Cafeteria Operator - 6.5 hours a day

Cherokee County School District; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District BD Lee Elementary School in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Cafeteria Operator for a 6.5-hour workday. Applicants must complete an online Talent ED application with resume; substitutes must apply externally; internal transfers use the transfer form.

The role supports the school nutrition program and requires passage of background checks and a tuberculosis screening before starting. Positon is 9 months (190 days) with duties focused on food preparation and sanitation in a

Qualifications

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY PREFERRED.
• Knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Previous experience in food service industry preferred.
• Ability to work with others.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a tuberculosis screening before starting work.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Background check

TB screening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred

Job description

Cherokee County School District BD Lee Elementary School - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria Operator - 6.5 hours a day

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5889974

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:11 AM (UTC)

Job Description

All applicants (both internal & external candidates) must complete an online Talent ED application with resume.

Internal transfers must complete the Request for Transfer form.

Please note: Substitutes must complete an external application!

Qualifications:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY PREFERRED
• KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD PREPARATION & SANITATION
• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY PREFERRED
• ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS
• MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK
• MUST PASS A SCREENING FOR TURBERCULOSIS BEORE STARTING WORK

Length of Employment: 9 MONTHS - 190 DAYS

Salary: CAFETERIA OPERATOR SALARY SCALE

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 141 Twin Lake Road
• Gaffney, South Carolina 29341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]