Cafeteria Worker

Applitrack; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Washington School District in Westfield, IN seeks part-time cafeteria staff to support the food services department. You will prepare and serve meals to students and staff, follow recipes, and maintain sanitary standards in a busy school kitchen.

Starting pay is $15 per hour with 20–25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates should have basic cooking skills, be able to obtain a food handler's card promptly, and pass a background check as required by the district.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking and cleaning skills.
• Must obtain a food handler's card within 2 weeks of hire.
• Successful completion of background check/clearance if applicable.
• Ability to read and follow recipes (multi-step).
• Sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and production records.
• Serve meals to students and staff and ensure lines are stocked.
• Maintain sanitary condition of kitchen, prep, and serving areas.
• Assist with receiving, checking temperatures, and storage of deliveries.
• Merchandise food and beverage items according to standards.
• Follow all safety protocols and cross-train in cafeteria roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Reading recipes

Cooking basics

Teamwork

Standards adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

• Position Type: Food Services/ Cafeteria Staff
• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location: Westfield Washington Schools
• Date Available: 08/11/2026

Seeking interested individuals that want to work a -

4 hour shift - Multiple shifts available

Starting pay is $15 per hour –

This job posting will be for shifts starting part time on Aug 11.

Summary of Position

Provide support to the food services department at an assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food to students and other personnel while maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.This position sits in Westfield, IN 46074.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment found in commercial kitchens
• Ability to adhere to safety practices
• Ability to read and follow recipes (multi-step written and oral instructions)
• Possess basic cooking and cleaning skills
• Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and socioeconomic situations
• Must be able to obtain a food handler's card within 2 weeks of hire as well as successful completion of background check/clearance if applicable

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, production records and Kitchen Lead, Food Service Director, and/or other on-site/visiting Management instruction.
• Serves meals to students, staff, parents, etc. and ensures lines are stocked.
• Ensures quality of prepared food based on Westfield Washington standards and mandated health standards.
• Maintains equipment, serving utensils, storage areas, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition.
• Assist with receiving, checking temperatures, and putting away deliveries.
• Ensure the kitchen is sanitary at the end of the day to include but not limited to dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing work/prep/serving stations, dusting, etc.
• Merchandises food and beverage items according to Westfield Washington standards.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Cross train in all roles of the cafeteria and fill in when needed to ensure staff coverage and smooth service (i.e. cashiering, serving, cooking).
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and/or dominate language at the school

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 7 hours)

Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently lift up to 30 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program

Job Type: Part Time

Expected hours: 20-25 hours for part time – M-F

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)