Foodservice Worker (Floater)

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence seeks a part-time Food Service Worker Floater to support multiple school kitchens. You will prepare and serve meals, keep areas clean, and assist with deliveries while rotating between sites.

This role emphasizes reliability, adaptability, and teamwork in a school setting. As a Floater, you’ll work across districts, travel between sites, and help maintain efficient kitchen operations.

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.
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community.
• Respectful, inclusive, and able to work with diverse teams.

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.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Adaptability

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

No degree required

Job description

Flex Your Skills Where They?re Needed Most ? Become a Food Service Worker Floater!Looking for a part-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 SummaryThe 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 MVREnjoys 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