Food Service - Cafeteria Worker

Ferguson-Florissant School District; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Hazelwood, Missouri is seeking a part-time food service staff member to assist with meal collection, food preparation, and cafeteria maintenance. Responsibilities include recording meals, collecting payments, and ensuring a sanitary work environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and possess strong organizational and computer skills related to point-of-sale systems. This role offers hourly compensation of $15.68 with flexible work hours ranging from 4 to 6.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within sanitation rules.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Great attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Record meals on the computer.
• Collect all monies.
• Assist with preparation of daily meals.

Skills

Ability to lift about 50 pounds

Good organizational skills

Computer skills related to point‑of‑sale systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oven

Stove

Dishwasher

Cleaning tools

Job description

Location: Ferguson-Florissant School District ADMIN CTR FOOD SERVICES – Hazelwood, Missouri

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

• Job ID: 5392048
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Nov 17, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Work Hours Range: 4–6.5 hours per day
• Position Type: Part‑Time
• Salary: $15.68 per hour

Job Summary / Purpose

To collect monies for all meals and properly record meals for government reimbursement, assist with food preparation, set‑up, and clean‑up of the cafeteria area.

Essential Functions

• Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures presentation of all menu items adheres to established standards.
• Monitors and records all meals for reimbursement and collection purposes.
• Orders and receives food and supplies in a timely manner to maintain inventory levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift about 50 pounds.
• Ability to work within sanitation rules.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Great attendance record.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer skills related to point‑of‑sale systems.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of catering and special events (plus).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Record meals on the computer.
• Collect all monies.
• Balance the drawer at the end of breakfast, ROA, or lunch.
• Assist with preparation of daily meals.
• Set up steam table, serve meals, and restock breakfast or lunch items.
• Break down and clean steam table after serving.
• Assist with cleanup of cafeteria area.
• Assist with stocking storeroom and cooling units.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Report unsanitary or unsafe conditions to the Cafeteria Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands listed in attached checklist.

Work Environment / Conditions

Kitchen environment; requires safe handling of heat, cold, and equipment.

Equipment / Tools / Materials Used

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

Required Personal Protective Equipment

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

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.