Cafeteria worker

Young World Physical Education; Nettleton (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Cafeteria Worker for the Nettleton School District. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining safety and sanitation. Candidates must have a high school diploma, work well with children, and be flexible in their duties. Ideal applicants will be dependable, honest, and possess technical skills necessary for cafeteria operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must work well with children and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise heavy objects up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality, nutritious food items as directed by the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Serve food items according to age group requirements.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Works well with people

Flexibility

Ability to follow directions

Technical skills for cafeteria duties

Dependable, honest and trustworthy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cafeteria Worker – Nettleton School District High School, Nettleton, Mississippi

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Job Details

Job ID: 5711379

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 24, 2026

Job Description

Title: School Cafeteria Employee

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function: Perform the different cafeteria duties in an efficient, clean and friendly manner in which students are served nutritious meals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Exception: Food Service Director may consider alternate qualification.
• Works well with people, especially children, and maintains a pleasant and positive work attitude. Also, must be able to work well with fellow workers.
• Follows proper food sanitation and cleanliness procedures.
• Possess technical skills necessary to successfully complete different cafeteria duties and demonstrates willingness to learn new skills.
• Follows School Board policies and administrative procedures.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Ability to manually move, shelve, stack, or raise from floor to table or serving area heavy objects (pots, pans, trays, and food supplies) weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be flexible.
• Be dependable, honest and trustworthy.

Reports To

School Cafeteria Manager

Performance Responsibilities

• Prepare quality, nutritious food items as directed by the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Serve food items according to the size portion to meet necessary age group requirements.
• Operate equipment in a safe, proper and efficient manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen. To clean all kitchen equipment, wash and sterilize dishes, silverware and utensils as assigned to proper sanitation procedures.
• Follow all Health Department rules and regulations.
• Observe safety rules and regulations
• Immediately report all accidents to the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Immediately report any product quality or operational problem to the School Cafeteria Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by School Cafeteria Manager.

Terms of Employment

Employment and Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

Approved

Position Type: Full-Time