Food Service Worker (Multiple Locations)

Exeter SAU 16; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Job summary

Exeter SAU 16 is seeking a Food Service Worker for multiple locations. The role includes preparing and serving various foods, maintaining cleanliness standards, and assisting in managing food waste.

Ideal candidates should enjoy working with children and be able to multitask effectively. The position offers an hourly pay rate and follows a school year schedule, although it currently does not provide health insurance.

Qualifications

• Able to multitask and operate a Point of Sale System.
• Practices safe food handling according to law.
• Ability to read and communicate in basic English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various dishes according to recipes.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Travels to school district buildings as required.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Ability to work in large groups

Basic arithmetic

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Food Service Worker (Multiple Locations) JobID: 1810

• Position Type: Food Services/ Food Service Worker
• Date Posted: 6/30/2026
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Unit Manager and 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 multitask 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. 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

• Safely lift 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 kitchen environments.

Experience

Prior experience is not required, but welcomed.

Compensation

• This position is an hourly rate.
• School Year Schedule
• Competitvepay, some paid Holidays.
• This positionis currently not eligible for health insurance.
• Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

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.

Selection Procedure

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

FLSA Status

Non Exempt