Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

SLA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This role includes preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient service.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks. Candidates should be comfortable working with students and staff and capable of following safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

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

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

Cleaning experience

Teamwork

Basic math

Background check

Reliable transportation

Working with children

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

SLA is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This role includes preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient service.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks. Candidates should be comfortable working with students and staff and capable of following safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.