Food Services

Lafayette County School District; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette County School District is seeking a Food Service/Cafeteria Worker at Lafayette Upper Elementary School to support daily meals, prep, serving students and staff, and maintain HACCP standards as part of the cafeteria team.

The position reports to the Cafeteria Manager, requires the ability to follow instructions, stand for long periods, and pass background checks. Posting current as of 8/1/2026 11:50:26 PM CST.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must clear a federal fingerprint background check and child abuse registry check.
• Must be physically fit and able to stand continuous hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to students and staff.
• Clean all cooking utensils and maintain clean work areas.
• Prepare food as directed and use kitchen equipment properly.
• Assist in total kitchen cleanup and adhere to HACCP guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lafayette County School District

• Position Type:
  Food Service/ Cafeteria Worker
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/30/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Lafayette Upper Elementary School
  
  
• Date Available:
  07/01/2026
  
  
• Closing Date:
  12/31/2026
  
  

Position Description

Reports To: Cafeteria Manager

Description of Position: A food service worker assumes the responsibilities and duties assigned by the cafeteria manager. The employee is supervised by the manager and performs duties such as safe preparation and handling of food, cooking large quantities of certain foods, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, serving of food, and other related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability and willingness to follow instructions, either written or oral

Perform efficiently and to the best of his/her ability the duties assigned in relation to the preparation of food, serving of food, cleaning all areas of the kitchen or other assigned duties

Stocking and rotating food supplies and non-food products

Report to work at a designated time and remain on the job until dismissed by the manager

Ability to follow instructions and take initiative in the performance of assigned tasks

Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist & squat on a constant basis

Courtesy and tact in dealing with people

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must clear a federal fingerprint background check and child abuse registry check
• Must be physically fit and able to stand continuous hours at a time and perform physical work such as lifting fifty (50) pounds frequently

REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Complete tasks that are assigned by the cafeteria manager.

• Serve food to students and staff.
• Appropriately clean all cooking utensils.
• Effectively use equipment to prepare food as directed.

Assist in total kitchen clean up.

Performs all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Reports to work at scheduled time with proper uniform & appropriately groomed.

Adheres to all school district rules & building rules & regulations.

Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.

Participates in meetings, training sessions & seminars as scheduled.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 11:50:26 PM CST.

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