Cafeteria Worker - Part-Time (2026/2027)

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Charlotte, NC is seeking an individual for onsite meal preparation and sanitation for the meal program. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, serving food to students, and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Candidates must ensure compliance with food safety standards, attend necessary training, and may handle cash transactions. This role is essential for providing a safe and sanitary environment for all individuals served.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation/service of a variety of foods/beverages according to guidelines.
• Set up for service and serve food to students/faculty/staff.
• Ensure food safety by maintaining temperatures and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Attend in-service training as needed.
• Assist with collection of payments and balancing receipts.

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for the onsite preparation and set up, serving and sanitation of the meal program. Monitors and maintains kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of insuring a safe and sanitary working environment.

Essential Duties

• Assists in preparation/service of a variety of foods/beverages in accordance with established guidelines/work production standards.
• Sets up for service and serves food to students/faculty/staff; stores remaining food and supplies in accordance with instruction and portion control. Ensures that food temperatures are constant and accurate, taking and recording temperatures in accordance with HACCP guidelines. Maintains standards of food quality and food safety.
• Operates and cleans all kitchen equipment including oven, warmers, steam table, mixer, slicer, hot food carts and dishwasher.
• Cleans work areas and deposits refuse in waste receptacles.
• Attends in-service training as needed.
• May operate a cash register, assist with collection of monies received and account for student meals (free and reduced meals/EDS) a la carte items and adult meals.
• May balance receipts with POS, prepare funds for bank deposits and prepare bank deposit reports.
• May assist in taking inventory of food and supplies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.