FOOD SERVICE GENERAL WORKER-HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 42,981,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a Food Service General Worker at Hollywood Central Elementary in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role involves preparing and serving nutritionally adequate meals, following production deadlines, and ensuring quality food products for students.

Responsibilities include operating POS systems, maintaining safety and sanitation, and supporting ordering and inventory tasks. Requires prior food service or cashier work and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior food service or cashier experience.
• Ability to follow directions, read, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Follow daily work schedules for food production, service, and cleaning.
• Operate point-of-sale systems according to guidelines where assigned.
• Assist in ensuring meal service is safe and quality is maintained.
• Follow HACCP and sanitation rules and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Food service experience

Cashier experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Job description

FOOD SERVICE GENERAL WORKER-HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Broward County Public Schools Broward County Public Schools - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5924999

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in the preparation and service of nutritionally adequate, reimbursable meals and being responsible for meeting production deadlines and assume responsibility for the quality of food products.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow daily work schedules for food production, service, and cleaning.
• Participate in on-going state-approved training and educational initiatives relating to Food & Nutrition Services including Foundations of School Food Service, Nutrition, Quantity Cooking and Sanitation class.
• Demonstrate and promote exceptional customer service, using good judgment, and professionalism when interacting and communicating with the general public, students, parents, and staff.
• Operate point-of-sale systems according to federal guidelines when assigned.
• Adhere to food safety rules, departmental procedures, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and at all times, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Perform kitchen duties as assigned, including but not limited to, pre-preparation, food production, service, backup, clean-up, and check-in orders, as needed.
• Assist in ensuring that meal service is safe, and that good quality food is served according to approved meal pattern requirements at the appropriate times.
• Assist with ordering, proper storage and inventories for all supplies and food items received.
• Follow written recipes and instructions for food preparation, record the time, amounts used in food preparation leftovers, and temperature on production worksheets.
• Operate food service equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintain a clean work environment by removing and disposing of garbage and waste and placing it at the back door of the kitchen.
• Ensure sanitation practices are adhered to, including compliance with personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Perform necessary cleaning of food service equipment and facilities that does not require climbing.
• Drive vans to satellite sites for food delivery, gas, and clean, as directed.
• Drive refrigerated/freezer trucks between sites.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Prior food service or cashier work experience.
• Ability to follow directions, read, and communicate in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, school administrators and other Food & Nutrition service-related personnel.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Interacts daily with Food and Nutrition Services employees, students, district administrators, and others to ensure the departmental goals are being met in providing nourishing meals to students that support student achievements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. Perform necessary average lifting up to 30 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: PP-002.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]