Food Service Worker

Stafford Municipal School District; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Stafford Municipal School District is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the school cafeteria team. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain sanitation standards, and handle daily food preparation records in a fast-paced educational setting.

The role requires operating kitchen equipment, promoting portion control, and ensuring safety. You will engage with staff to support menu execution and keep the cafeteria orderly and compliant with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand 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 arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
• Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies; keep storage area clean.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• 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 report unfixable issues to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
• Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
• Maintain daily food preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Equipment operation

Arithmetic skills

Teamwork

Job description

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

Food Service Worker JobID: 750

• Position Type: Child Nutrition/ Cafeteria Worker
• Date Posted: 7/15/2026
• Location: Child Nutrition
• Date Available: 08/03/2026

Description

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Job Summary

1. 1.Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
2. 2.Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
3. 3.Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
4. 4.Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.Safety and Sanitation
5. 5.Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
6. 6.Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
7. 7.Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
8. 8.Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
9. 9.Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
10. 10.Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
11. 11.Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
12. 12.Maintain daily food preparation records.
13. 13.Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Equipment Used

Large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, vegetable cutters and sharp cutting tools, ovens, dishwashers, food/utility carts and ladders

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over)
• Pushing (intermittent), Reaching above shoulders, Use of fingers, Walking (intermittent)
• Standing (3-5 hours per day), Kneeling (intermittent), Repeated bending (intermittent)
• Climbing (intermittent)
• Specific visual requirements (reading, product labels, directions/equipment operation)
• Specific hearing requirement (oral and telephone conversations)

Environmental Factors

• Excessive heat, cold, and humidity
• Excessive dampness or chilling
• Excessive noise (intermittent)
• Fumes, Solvents
• Works around machinery with moving parts
• Working on ladders or scaffolding
• Working with hands in water

Qualifications

Education/Certification

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to understand 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 arithmetic operations

Experience

None

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Salary

Compensation Plan