Entry-Level Food Service Worker – Kitchen Support

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Food Service Worker I in 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS. The role is full-time, offering an annual salary range of $18,216.30 to $19,127.12.

The position requires preparing and distributing food following established standards, maintaining sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment. The agency emphasizes food safety and customer-facing duties within an ethics-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Efficient organizational and time management skills.
• High School Diploma or high school equivalency; 0–1 year of work experience preferred. SafeServe certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute food according to menu, required amounts, and standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, fryers) and maintain sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Perform custodial tasks and serve as a public representative.
• Follow standardized recipes, measure ingredients accurately, and maintain food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking a Food Service Worker I in 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS. The role is full-time, offering an annual salary range of $18,216.30 to $19,127.12.

The position requires preparing and distributing food following established standards, maintaining sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment. The agency emphasizes food safety and customer-facing duties within an ethics-driven environment.