Copy Of Food Service Operator

Abbeville County School District; Due West (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeville County School District in Due West, South Carolina, is hiring a Food Service Operator for 180 days. This full-time role runs 6 hours per day in the school cafeteria, supporting students during meals and ensuring a clean, orderly dining environment.

Under supervision of the Lunchroom Manager and Director of Food Services, you will assist with food distribution, supervision, and safe handling of meals, while maintaining confidential student information and following district procedures.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Certification/License: Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Experience: Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916280
Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Food Service Operator 180 Days. Full-time: 6 hours per day.

Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, Lunchroom Manager and Director of Food Services, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.
• Be able to lift at least forty pounds

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Angie Ferguson
• 400 Greenville Street
• Abbeville, South Carolina 29620
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]