Food Service Operator

Abbeville County School District; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeville County School District Wright Middle School in Abbeville, SC is hiring a Food Service Operator to support the cafeteria with student supervision and meal service. The role operates under the supervision of school staff and a Food Services Director to maintain a safe, orderly environment during mealtimes.

Responsibilities include assisting with food distribution, keeping areas clean, helping students with purchases, and monitoring behavior.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure.
• Ability to build cooperative work relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality about students as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during mealtime in the cafeteria.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assist students with food purchases, distribution, waste disposal and tray return.
• Keep students seated in assigned areas and be available for help.
• Report infractions or safety concerns to staff as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Food Service Operator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968572

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Food Service Operator

180 Days 6 Hours

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, Lunchroom Manager, & Food Services Director to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties?

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.
• Must be able to lift atleast forty pounds

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Angie Ferguson
• 400 Greenville Street
• Abbeville, South Carolina 29620
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]