Cafeteria Worker

Diboll Independent School District; Diboll (TX); On-site; USD 11,887 - 16,931; Full time

Job summary

Diboll Independent School District is hiring a Cafeteria Worker to prepare and serve food in the Child Nutrition Department. The role includes maintaining high standards of food quality and safety practices, as well as operating kitchen equipment. Candidates should have basic understanding of food preparation and safety, but prior experience is not necessary. The position offers a full-time contract with a minimum hourly rate of $10.46, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to menus.
• Store and handle food safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Understanding of food preparation and safety instructions

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Basic math skills

Education

None specified

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Type: Child Nutrition/Cafeteria Worker
Date Posted: 5/15/2026
Location: Diboll ISD Child Nutrition Dept
Date Available: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Minimum Hourly Rate for full time cafeteria worker for 2026-2027 $10.46

Job Title: Cafeteria Worker
Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Child Nutrition Manager
Date Revised:

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Primary Purpose

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: None specified
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
  • Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
  • Ability to perform basic math
• Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress