Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Ballwin, MO, is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare food, serve meals, and help maintain a clean, organized dining area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow recipes, safety standards, and health regulations. No advanced degree is required, but a background check and fingerprint screening are mandatory.

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

Teamwork

Customer service

Reliable transportation

Basic math

Work ethic

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence in Ballwin, MO, is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare food, serve meals, and help maintain a clean, organized dining area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow recipes, safety standards, and health regulations. No advanced degree is required, but a background check and fingerprint screening are mandatory.