Foodservice Worker (Floater)

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is seeking a Food Service Worker Floater to support multiple school sites in Arkadelphia, AR. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and assist where coverage is needed.

Ideal candidates are reliable, adaptable, and enjoy working with students in a fast-paced school environment. This full-time role involves traveling between sites and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills for handling quantities and servings.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between sites daily.
• Flexibility to work across multiple school locations.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Basic computer skills for simple reporting or data entry.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening and MVR.
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites as scheduled to assist with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and serve food according to recipes, production records, and safety standards.
• Keep workspaces clean, organized, and safe.
• Restock serving areas such as food lines, salad bars, and milk boxes.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries using FIFO practices.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and guests with a positive attitude.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
• Follow health and safety regulations at each site.
• Step in to support kitchen teams or cover absences.
• Submit reports and complete assigned tasks on time.
• Take direction from Kitchen Managers and adjust quickly to new team dynamics.

Skills

Basic math

Reliable transportation

Team player

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

Background check and fingerprint screening

MVR

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Foodservice Worker (Floater)

District Hourly Manual Labor Arkadelphia SD-District Office, Arkadelphia, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4823

Flex Your Skills Where They?re Needed Most ? Become a Food Service Worker Floater!Looking for a full-time role where no two days are the same? As a Food Service Worker Floater, you?ll support various school sites in preparing and serving meals, keeping kitchens running smoothly wherever help is needed. If you?re reliable, adaptable, and enjoy being part of a team, this flexible position is a great way to make a meaningful impact across your community.

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker Floater provides support to multiple school kitchens within a district. This role is responsible for preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering friendly service wherever coverage is needed. Floaters must be dependable, flexible, and quick to adapt to new environments, teammates, and routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites as scheduled to assist with daily kitchen operations
• Prepare and serve food according to recipes, production records, and safety standards
• Keep workspaces clean, organized, and safe
• Restock serving areas such as food lines, salad bars, and milk boxes
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries using FIFO practices
• Serve meals to students, staff, and guests with a positive attitude
• Perform routine cleaning tasks like sweeping, mopping, and trash removal
• Follow all health and safety regulations at each site
• Step in to support kitchen teams or cover absences
• Submit reports and complete assigned tasks on time
• Take direction from Kitchen Managers and adjust quickly to new team dynamics

Qualifications

• Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to different locations daily
• Strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and varying environments
• Basic math and computer skills
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening and MVR
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community
• Respectful, inclusive, and able to work with diverse teams

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent bending, reaching, walking, and use of hands
• Varying kitchen environments with moderate noise levels
• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks
• Must be able to drive between school sites and attend company meetings as needed

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