Food Service Worker

Strategic Kids LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Orientation paid

CalSavers 401(k) plan

Sick leave accrual

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Strategic Kids LLC is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker to support daily meal service for K–12 students in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. You will assist with food preparation, service, and maintaining a clean, welcoming cafeteria environment.

Schedule is five days a week, about 4 hours per day, with morning shifts. Ideal candidates have food service experience, are reliable, and can pass fingerprinting. Driving may be required within 15 miles of the locations.

Qualifications

• Food service or food industry experience (Cooking/Food Prep).
• Patient, reliable, and great with people.
• Driver’s license + reliable transportation (within 15 miles of Newport Beach or Costa Mesa).
• Able to pass fingerprinting (we cover the cost).
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to prepare, set up, and serve meals to students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas.
• Operate cash registers and process transactions accurately.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Strategic Kids is Hiring a Food Service Worker! (Start Date: Monday August 17, 2026)

Location: Newport Beach and Costa Mesa

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour

Employment Type: Part-Time

Schedule

5 days per week, Monday through Friday (4 hours per day):

6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Overview

We're hiring Food Service Workers to support daily meal service for K–12 students at public schools across Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. You’ll assist with food preparation, service, and facility upkeep while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and organized cafeteria environment. This position requires strong customer service skills, flexibility, and teamwork to adapt to the needs of each school site.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to prepare, set up, and serve meals to students and staff
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas
• Operate cash registers and process transactions accurately

Must Have Requirements

• Food service or food industry experience (Cooking/Food Prep)
• Patient, reliable, and great with people
• Driver’s license + reliable transportation (within 15 miles of Newport Beach or Costa Mesa)
• Able to pass fingerprinting (we cover the cost)
• Must be 18 years or older

Nice to Have

• Experience working or volunteering with children (e.g., babysitting, summer camps, church, etc.)

Benefits

• Sick and Safe Leave: You will accrue one hour for every 30 hours worked
• CalSavers: State-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Insurance: State Disability Insurance
• Workers' Compensation: Through State Fund
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: $5 per month
• New Hire Orientation: You will be paid to attend New Hire Orientation prior to working at your assigned location(s)
• Meaningful work: Knowledge that what you’re doing is making a real impact!
• Opportunities for growth: within youth and education programs, plus hands-on experience for future educators and child development professionals