Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth service.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive dining experience for students and staff. This full-time position requires passing background checks and fingerprint screening, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional extended weeks.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
• Reliable transportation required.

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 experience

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Background check

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth service.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a positive dining experience for students and staff. This full-time position requires passing background checks and fingerprint screening, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional extended weeks.