Foodservice Worker

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. The role includes preparing meals, serving students and staff, keeping the area clean, and assisting teammates to ensure smooth service.

This full-time position requires reliability, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced school environment. Background checks and fingerprint screening are required.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and following a routine.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community.
• Respectful, inclusive, and professional with all coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes, production records, and safety standards
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and service area
• Stock serving lines, salad bars, and milk coolers
• Follow proper procedures for food storage, rotation, and sanitation
• Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner
• Assist with putting away deliveries and organizing inventory
• Sweep, mop, and take out trash as needed
• Follow all local, state, federal, and company health regulations
• Step in to assist team members or cover shifts as needed
• Submit reports and meet deadlines as assigned
• Carry out any additional duties to support the kitchen team and school meal program

Skills

Food service exp

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Reliability

Job description

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker supports daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This includes preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient service. The role is ideal for those who take pride in their work and enjoy contributing to a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes, production records, and safety standards
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and service area
• Stock serving lines, salad bars, and milk coolers
• Follow proper procedures for food storage, rotation, and sanitation
• Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner
• Assist with putting away deliveries and organizing inventory
• Sweep, mop, and take out trash as needed
• Follow all local, state, federal, and company health regulations
• Step in to assist team members or cover shifts as needed
• Submit reports and meet deadlines as assigned
• Carry out any additional duties to support the kitchen team and school meal program

Qualifications

• Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and following a routine
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening
• Reliable transportation required
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community
• Respectful, inclusive, and professional with all coworkers and customers

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Regular bending, reaching, walking, and use of hands
• Moderate kitchen noise and frequent movement in fast-paced settings

Full-time schedule

Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks. May require participation in company events or meetings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program