Food Service Associate (Part-time)

Meriwether Godsey; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals provided

Uniforms

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate at a boarding and day school in Newtown, PA (grades 9-12). You will greet customers, help oversee catering activities, operate registers, transport food, and assist in serving and food prep.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related food service experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of related food service experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills.
• Ability to converse with faculty, students, and staff with ease.
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Help oversee that catering activities run smoothly.
• Operate registers, scanners, scales, and credit card/debit card terminals while handling exchanges in a quick, efficient manner.
• Transport food and supplies to the serving area: assist in the set‑up, maintenance, and breakdown of dining, food‑serving, and beverage areas.
• Serve and replenish food from food counters and steam tables.
• Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly store food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
• Keep dining room areas and assigned kitchen areas neat and organized.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, dining tables, chairs, and equipment throughout and after meal periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of other kitchen areas by following daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
• Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Part‑time Food Service Associate at a boarding and day school for students in grades 9‑12 in Newtown, PA.

Requirements

• Must be available to work Part‑time as follows: mornings, afternoons, or evenings.

What the Food Service Associate Will Do

• Greet customers with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Help oversee that catering activities run smoothly.
• Operate registers, scanners, scales, and credit card/debit card terminals while handling exchanges in a quick, efficient manner.
• Transport food and supplies to the serving area: assist in the set‑up, maintenance, and breakdown of dining, food‑serving, and beverage areas.
• Serve and replenish food from food counters and steam tables.
• Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly store food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
• Keep dining room areas and assigned kitchen areas neat and organized.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, dining tables, chairs, and equipment throughout and after meal periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of other kitchen areas by following daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
• Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related food service experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills.
• Ability to converse with faculty, students, and staff with ease.
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification preferred.
• Reliable Transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, meals, uniforms, benefits such as health, vision, dental, and more.

Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.