Food Service Worker

Solon High School; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Single health benefits

Job summary

Solon High School is seeking Cafeteria Workers (permanent and substitute) to support daily lunch service. You will prepare, serve, and help clean the cafeteria, ensuring a welcoming, nutritious dining environment for students.

Positions offer 10-month schedules, modest pay, and health benefits for permanent staff. Substitutes enjoy scheduling flexibility and opportunities across district schools. Join a team focused on quality and service.

Qualifications

• Shall be able to read and follow directions and relate well with fellow employees, students, and staff.
• Shall demonstrate competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Shall present neat in appearance and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food portions and prepares hot and cold cafeteria serving counter.
• Review menu for service and instructions from the Cafeteria Manager for any variations that might occur.
• Maintain adequate supply of all serving utensils as required for the day's menu.
• Maintain all food supplies for necessary lunch periods using judgment and discretion during final lunch period.
• After each lunch serving period, assist in the kitchen as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager in the cleaning of utensils, carts, equipment and wiping of counters.
• Serve students and staff from the serving counter, utilizing equal and required portions.
• Assist in maintaining work area, refrigerators, freezers, and stock room in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Work productively with your team and provide friendly service to the students.
• Perform other related tasks as required, including duties at special meal functions, as required by the Cafeteria Manager or Food Service Supervisor.

Skills

Read and follow directions

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Customer service

Job description

Solon Schools' Food & Nutrition Services offers both permanent and substitute positions in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. Cafeteria workers are responsible for the preparation, serving, and clean-up of daily school lunches, while providing students with a positive eating environment and outlook on healthy foods.

Permanent employees are offered competitive pay with the potential for growth, as well as single health benefits.

Substitute employees gain flexibility in scheduling and the option to work at each school in the district. Substitute openings are often scheduled in advance, but opportunities also arise for last‑minute call‑ins.

POSITION

Cafeteria Worker/Cafeteria Worker Substitute

POSITION TYPE

Classified Food Service Grade III

BENEFITS

Single health benefits available for permanent positions only

Schedule

• 10-month position (August-June), follows district calendar
• Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-1:30PM or 9:45AM-1:15PM (3.5 hours)

Hourly Pay

• $15.74-$19.33, based on prior experience
• Substitute hourly pay: $15.74

Qualifications

• Shall be able to read and follow directions and relate well with fellow employees, students, and staff.
• Shall demonstrate competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Shall present neat in appearance and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CONTRACT

WORKDAYS: Follows student days per district calendar

RESPONSIBLE TO

Cafeteria Manager & Food Service Supervisor

SUPERVISES

N/A

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in an efficient food service program which provides food of high nutritious quality and attractiveness in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness, and personal care.

Specific duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food portions and prepares hot and cold cafeteria serving counter.
• Review menu for service and instructions from the Cafeteria Manager for any variations that might occur.
• Maintain adequate supply of all serving utensils as required for the day's menu.
• Maintain all food supplies for necessary lunch periods using judgment and discretion during final lunch period.
• After each lunch serving period, assist in the kitchen as assigned by the Cafeteria Manager in the cleaning of utensils, carts, equipment and wiping of counters.
• Serve students and staff from the serving counter, utilizing equal and required portions.
• Assist in maintaining work area, refrigerators, freezers, and stock room in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Work productively with your team and provide friendly service to the students.
• Perform other related tasks as required, including duties at special meal functions, as required by the Cafeteria Manager or Food Service Supervisor.
• The above is an overview of the basic duties and responsibilities of the Cafeteria Worker position. It is a broad overview and is not intended to be all inclusive.