Food Service Worker

School Administrative Unit 16; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 16 in Stratham Memorial School is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, produce, and serve a variety of foods following recipes and production records.

Under the Director of Food Services, you will set up and merchandize areas, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure safe handling of food. Prior experience is welcomed but not required; training is provided in a busy school kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and serving of a variety of foods.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Safely handle food according to state and federal guidelines.
• Basic arithmetic and money handling; make change.
• Customer service experience.
• Read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Work with children and adults in a school setting.
• Work rapidly and cohesively with peers and staff.

Responsibilities

• But this role requires multi-tasking and operating a POS system.
• Maintain professional standards as required by USDA.
• Prepare main and side dishes per menu, recipes and production records.
• Set up, merchandise, and serve food in service areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment (mixers, slicers, ovens, etc.).
• Practice safe food handling and sanitation; assist in inventory.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Reading & communication (English)

Money handling

Teamwork

Efficiency under pressure

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

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Openings as of 8/18/2026

Food Service Worker JobID: 1828

• Position Type: Food Services/ Food Service Worker
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: Stratham Memorial School
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Food Service Worker

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, food service staff prepares, produces, and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Able to multi task at all times, ability to operate a computer Point of Sale System.
• Must maintain professional standards as required by the USDA.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of main and side dishes and accompanying menu items, including sandwiches, salads, meats, vegetables, and fruits as specified by the menu, recipes and production records.
• Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops, warmers, and coolers
• Utilizes kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
• Practices safe food handling according to state and federal law.
• Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
• Receives, labels, and stores food and supplies according to standards.
• Assists in taking inventory.
• Must enjoy working with children and adults.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Food Services or Principal.

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

Equipment

Uses standard kitchen equipment as stated above.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.
• Food storage methods.
• Basic arithmetic (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Customer Service experience.
• Prepare, assemble and serve a variety of foods.
• Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students.
• Work in large groups and crowds.
• Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Count money and make change accurately.
• Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Safelylift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to learn the proper use of kitchen equipment and a safe and effective manner.
• Works in standard school cafeteria and kitchenenvironments.

Experience

Prior experience is not required, but welcomed.

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Posted vacancies in SAU 16 have been approved by the School Board.

It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.