Food Service - Assistant Cafeteria Manager

Ferguson-Florissant School District; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferguson-Florissant School District is hiring for a Food Service Assistant in Hazelwood, MO. The role handles meal preps, cash handling, and daily cafeteria operations. The candidate should lift up to 50 pounds, maintain sanitary standards, supervise teammates, and use POS, Word and Excel.

Immediate start with part-time hours and a focus on teamwork and reliability. The position requires at least a high school diploma, sanitation certification, and familiarity with school meal programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Has a current Sanitation Certificate.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills for POS, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Record meals on computer.
• Collect monies for meals and balance the drawer.
• Prepare daily meals and set up steam tables.
• Restock and clean steam tables and cafeteria areas.
• Maintain sanitary work environment and inventory records.
• Supervise others and assist with duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Sanitation knowledge

Teamwork

Following instructions

Organizational skills

Computer skills (POS, Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Word

Excel

Job description

Ferguson-Florissant School District ADMIN CTR FOOD SERVICES - Hazelwood, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CAFETERIA POSITION VACANCY - 3 Open Positions

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: To collect monies for all meals and to properly record meals for government reimbursement, supervise others, prepare breakfast and lunch daily, set-up and clean-up of cafeteria area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or it's Equivalent
• Ability to lift about 50 pounds.
• Ability to work within the rules of sanitation.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to precisely count inventory while keeping accurate records.
• Ability to create a positive working environment by encouraging teamwork.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventories levels through proper ordering.
• Supervise others.
• Has a current Sanitation Certificate.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer skills regarding all functions that relate to the point-of-sale system, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of catering and special events.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Duties
• Record meals on the computer.
• Responsible for the collection of all monies.
• Responsible to balance the drawer at the end of breakfast, ROA or lunch.
• Responsible with the preparation of daily meals.
• Set up the steam table and serve meals; restock steam table.
• Break down and clean the steam table after serving.
• Responsible with the clean up of cafeteria area.
• Responsible with stocking storeroom and cooling units.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Responsible to take accurate inventory levels through proper ordering.
• Supervise others.
• Responsible to precisely count inventory while keeping accurate records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (also see Physical Demands Checklist, attached)

See Below

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS:

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS/ MATERIALS USED:

Oven, stove, dishwasher, cooking utensils, computer, dolly, warmer, garbage disposal, cleaning tools, steam tables, chemical for kitchen, can opener, slicer, big bertha.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Gloves, hair net or visor, hot pads, goggles, protective gloves.

Instructions: Based upon a typical workday

Never

Occasionally

Often

Frequently

place a checkmark in the appropriate column.

0 hours

1-3 hours

3-6 hours

Over 6 hours

Constant

Lifting:

0 - 20 lbs

x

20 - 50 lbs

x

50 - 100 lbs

x

Over 100 lbs

x

Carrying:

0 - 20 lbs

x

20 - 50 lbs

x

50 - 100 lbs

x

Over 100 lbs

x

Moving\Pushing\Pulling

0 - 20 lbs

x

20 - 50 lbs

x

50 - 100 lbs

x

Over 100 lbs

x

Reaching

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing

x

x

Grasping/Holding with Hands

x

x

Extremes of Heat

x

Extremes of Cold

x

Driving

x

OTHER CRITERIA: List below

Indicate requirements for:

Minimum Acceptable Vision Characteristics:

Poor

xGood

Excellent

Color Vision Required:

Yes

x No

Minimum Acceptable Hearing Characteristics:

Total loss

xGood

Excellent

Manual Dexterity Required:

Poor

xGood

Poor

xGood

Talking/Speech Characteristics Required:

Poor

xGood

Excellent

Food Service - Assistant Cafeteria Manager

Ferguson-Florissant School District ADMIN CTR FOOD SERVICES - Hazelwood, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ferguson-Florissant School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5392079

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 17, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CAFETERIA POSITION VACANCY - 3 Open Positions

Work Hours: 7.75 Hours per Day

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: To collect monies for all meals and to properly record meals for government reimbursement, supervise others, prepare breakfast and lunch daily, set-up and clean-up of cafeteria area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
• Inventories food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
• Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.
• Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or it's Equivalent
• Ability to lift about 50 pounds.
• Ability to work within the rules of sanitation.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to precisely count inventory while keeping accurate records.
• Ability to create a positive working environment by encouraging teamwork.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventories levels through proper ordering.
• Supervise others.
• Has a current Sanitation Certificate.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer skills regarding all functions that relate to the point-of-sale system, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of catering and special events.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Duties
• Record meals on the computer.
• Responsible for the collection of all monies.
• Responsible to balance the drawer at the end of breakfast, ROA or lunch.
• Responsible with the preparation of daily meals.
• Set up the steam table and serve meals; restock steam table.
• Break down and clean the steam table after serving.
• Responsible with the clean up of cafeteria area.
• Responsible with stocking storeroom and cooling units.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Responsible to take accurate inventory levels through proper ordering.
• Supervise others.
• Responsible to precisely count inventory while keeping accurate records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (also see Physical Demands Checklist, attached)

See Below

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS:

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS/ MATERIALS USED:

Oven, stove, dishwasher, cooking utensils, computer, dolly, warmer, garbage disposal, cleaning tools, steam tables, chemical for kitchen, can opener, slicer, big bertha.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Gloves, hair net or visor, hot pads, goggles, protective gloves.

Instructions: Based upon a typical workday

Never

Occasionally

Often

Frequently

place a checkmark in the appropriate column.

0 hours

1-3 hours

3-6 hours

Over 6 hours

Constant

Lifting:

0 - 20 lbs

x

20 - 50 lbs

x

50 - 100 lbs

x

Over 100 lbs

x

Carrying:

0 - 20 lbs

x

20 - 50 lbs

x

50 - 100 lbs

x

Over 100 lbs

x

Moving\Pushing\Pulling

0 - 20 lbs

x

20 - 50 lbs

x

50 - 100 lbs

x

Over 100 lbs

x

Reaching

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing

x

x

Grasping/Holding with Hands

x

x

Extremes of Heat

x

Extremes of Cold

x

Driving

x

OTHER CRITERIA: List below

Indicate requirements for:

Minimum Acceptable Vision Characteristics:

Poor

xGood

Excellent

Color Vision Required:

Yes

x No

Minimum Acceptable Hearing Characteristics:

Total loss

xGood

Excellent

Manual Dexterity Required:

Poor

xGood

Poor

xGood

Talking/Speech Characteristics Required:

Poor

xGood

Excellent

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.62 H

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service