Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is hiring a dependable Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and assist teammates to ensure smooth service in a friendly environment.

Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional extended weeks; background check and fingerprint screening required; reliable transportation and a passion for serving students and staff are essential.

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

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is hiring a dependable Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and assist teammates to ensure smooth service in a friendly environment.

Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional extended weeks; background check and fingerprint screening required; reliable transportation and a passion for serving students and staff are essential.