Cafeteria Worker - Part-Time (2026/2027)

Esd113; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Esd113 is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Worker in Charlotte, NC for 2026/2027. The role covers onsite preparation, service and sanitation of the meal program to ensure a safe, clean environment in accordance with HACCP standards.

The position may involve serving meals to students and staff and handling related cash transactions. Requirements include at least a high school diploma and a minimum of three months in food service; training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Three months of food service experience or more
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation/service of foods and beverages per guidelines.
• Sets up for service and serves students, faculty and staff; stores leftovers per portion control.
• Maintains food temperatures and records HACCP-related temperatures.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment including ovens, warmers, steam tables, mixers, slicers and dishwashers.
• Cleans work areas and disposes of waste properly.
• Attends in-service training as needed.
• May handle cash register, collect monies and balance receipts with POS.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cafeteria Worker - Part-Time (2026/2027)

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Non Instructional/Operations - Other

Job Number 4600321150

Start Date

Open Date 06/01/2026

Closing Date 05/31/2027

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

(These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• 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.

# of Jobs 75.00

Teacher Scale N

Term 9 Month

Additional Job Information

• Formal and informal training which provides the ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Three months food service experience
• High school diploma

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