FOOD SERVICE GENERAL WORKER-WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY

Broward County Public Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Coconut Creek, FL is seeking a food service associate to prepare and serve meals in accordance with federal and state guidelines. You will follow daily production schedules, operate POS systems, ensure HACCP compliance, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

The role requires English reading/comprehension, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and prior food service or cashier experience. Valid Florida driver’s license and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior food service or cashier experience.
• Ability to read, follow directions, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily work schedules for food production, service, and cleaning.
• Operate point-of-sale systems according to federal guidelines.
• Adhere to HACCP and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with ordering, proper storage and inventories for all supplies and food items.
• Drive vans to satellite sites for food delivery and drive refrigerated/freezer trucks between sites.
• Perform all activities in accordance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.

Skills

Follow directions

Read English

English communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Florida Driver's License

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.

Requisition ID: 24308

Hourly Rate: $15.84

Hours Per Day: 5.00 Hours

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.

Advertisement Window: 08/21/2026 - 10/16/2026

Work Location: WINSTON PARK ELEMENTARY

City: COCONUT CREEK

Work Calendar: 192A Day Cal

Pay Grade: SF1121

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range