Cafeteria Worker

McCalls Catering & Events; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

McCalls Catering & Events in San Francisco is seeking a reliable Cafeteria Worker for a part‑time, hourly role. You will help prepare and serve hot and cold foods, assist customers, and support daily dining area operations in a fast‑paced environment.

The job emphasizes cleanliness, food safety, flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift 30 lbs. A high school diploma is required, and Covid vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. or more and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work at different locations when required.
• Strong communication, organization and time‑management skills.
• Dependable with honesty and integrity.
• Covid vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations will be evaluated per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food.
• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional service.
• Operate the cash register and process customer payments.
• Answer customer questions and assist with special requests.
• Keep the cafeteria clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Restock food, supplies, and other materials as needed.
• Follow all hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Cafeteria Worker | $20–$21 per hour | San Francisco, CA | Part-time

Do you enjoy working with people and keeping things running smoothly in a busy food service environment?

We’re looking for a reliable and friendly Cafeteria Worker to join the team in San Francisco. You’ll help prepare and serve food, assist customers, keep the cafeteria clean and well stocked, and support the day‑to‑day operation of the dining area.

The role

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing position where no two shifts are the same. You’ll work as part of a busy team to provide positive experience for customers while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food
• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional service
• Operate the cash register and process customer payments
• Answer customer questions and assist with special requests
• Keep the cafeteria clean, organized, and well stocked
• Restock food, supplies, and other materials as needed
• Follow all hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements

What we’re looking for

You’ll be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and able to stay professional and positive during busy periods.

You’ll also need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. or more and remain standing for extended periods
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work at different locations when required
• Strong communication, organization, and time‑management skills
• A dependable approach with honesty and integrity
• Covid vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations due to disability or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with prevailing regulations

Previous experience in a cafeteria, café, hospitality, retail, customer service, or food service environment is preferred, with 1–2 years of relevant experience desirable.

Schedule

This is a part‑time, hourly position working on a rotating schedule. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs.

NOTE

The essential responsibilities of this position are described in the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.