Food Service Worker I

Milford School District NH; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford School District NH is seeking a reliable Food Service Worker I to support daily cafeteria operations at Milford High School. You will help with food preparation, serving, sanitation, and point-of-sale tasks.

The role emphasizes a student-centered approach, teamwork in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to safety and allergen policies, with accurate meal records and positive service to students, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of food preparation experience.
• Ability to read menus, recipes, and instructions; basic math competency.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to recipes and safety guidelines.
• Operate point-of-sale system; record meals and maintain lunch accounts.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen, serving areas, and equipment.
• Set up and break down serving stations; assist with daily cleaning tasks.
• Follow food safety requirements, including allergen awareness and label review.
• Accurately portion ingredients and complete production records.
• Maintain positive customer service for students, staff, and families.
• Perform other duties including occasional catering support.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Customer service

Reading English

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Food Service I
  
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
  
• Location:
  Milford High School
  (High-Needs School)
  

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Milford School District is seeking a reliable, student-centered Food Service Worker I to support daily cafeteria operations, including food preparation, serving, sanitation, and point-of-sale tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with recipes and safety guidelines.
• Operate point-of-sale system; record meals and maintain student/staff lunch accounts.
• Maintain asanitary kitchen, serving areas, and equipment.
• Set up and break down serving stations; assist with daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Follow food safety requirements, including allergen awareness and label review.
• Accurately portion ingredients and complete production records.
• Maintain positive customer service for students, staff, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional catering support.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Some knowledge of proper methods of serving food and the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen appliances
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and write English

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of food preparation experience (large-scale preferred).
• Ability to read menus, recipes, and instructions; basic math competency.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced environment.