Food Service Worker

Mount Vernon Independent School District; Mount Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon Independent School District Food Services is seeking a Food Service Worker in Mount Vernon, Texas. The role supports daily meal preparation, service, and sanitation in the school kitchen.

You will follow menus, operate kitchen equipment, assist with food handling and recordkeeping, and help maintain safety standards while supporting a collaborative cafeteria team.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Ability to understand written and verbal food safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and promote portion control.
• Store and handle food items safely and maintain organized storage areas.
• Operate safety standards and keep areas clean and sanitary.
• Record cashier functions, requisitions, and daily preparation logs.
• Promote teamwork and complete annual continuing education requirements.

Skills

Food safety instructions

Kitchen equipment operation

Food production procedures

Basic math

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Deep-fat fryer

Stove/Oven

Job description

Food Service Worker

Mount Vernon Independent School District Food Services - Mount Vernon, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board , and Mount Vernon Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5919143

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Food ServiceWorker

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Date Revised:

Dept./School:Food Service

Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures

Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.


• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.


• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.


• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.


• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.


• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.


• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.


• Maintain daily food preparation records.


• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.


• Complete annual continuing education requirements.


• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HEATHER CREE , Child Nutrition Director


• Food Services


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]