Food Service / Cafeteria Staff

Young World Physical Education; Palestine (AR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine-Wheatley School District in Palestine, Arkansas is seeking a Food Service / Cafeteria Staff member to support daily meal operations in a school setting. You will prepare meals, serve students, and maintain sanitation in accordance with USDA and Arkansas Child Nutrition guidelines.

This full-time role offers stable hours and a chance to contribute to a welcoming lunch program for students and staff; starting date is immediate and applications are accepted until filled.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch according to daily menus and portion guidelines.
• Follow all USDA, ADE Child Nutrition, and district food safety regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, warmers, dishwashers, mixers, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving lines, storage areas, and dining spaces.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and storing food deliveries.
• Record temperatures for food, coolers, freezers, and dish machines.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control requirements.
• Assist with counting meals and completing daily production records.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to students and staff.
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to the Child Nutrition Director.
• Support special dietary needs under direction of the Child Nutrition Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient meal service.

Job description

Palestine-Wheatley School District Palestine-Wheatley School District - Palestine, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Food Service / Cafeteria Staff

Palestine-Wheatley School District Palestine-Wheatley School District - Palestine, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed

Job Details

Job ID: 5880769
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Cafeteria Staff support daily food service operations by preparing meals, serving students, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring compliance with USDA and Arkansas Child Nutrition guidelines. This role is essential to providing safe, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $14,040 to $18,030 Per Year
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch according to daily menus and portion guidelines.
  • Follow all USDA, ADE Child Nutrition, and district food safety regulations.
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, warmers, dishwashers, mixers, etc.).
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving lines, storage areas, and dining spaces.
  • Assist with receiving, checking, and storing food deliveries.
  • Record temperatures for food, coolers, freezers, and dish machines.
  • Follow standardized recipes and portion control requirements.
  • Assist with counting meals and completing daily production records.
  • Provide friendly, respectful service to students and staff.
  • Report equipment issues or safety concerns to the Child Nutrition Director.
  • Support special dietary needs under direction of the Child Nutrition Director.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient meal service.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Lemons , Nutrition Director
• PO Box 790
• Palestine, Arkansas 72372
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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