Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

SLA; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site in Glendale, AZ. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, friendly service for students and staff.

Ideal candidates have reliability, enjoy working with people, and can follow recipes and routines. The position is part-time, Monday–Friday with occasional extended weeks, and requires passing a background check.

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

Food service experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Computer skills

Reliability

Job description

SLA is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site in Glendale, AZ. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, friendly service for students and staff.

Ideal candidates have reliability, enjoy working with people, and can follow recipes and routines. The position is part-time, Monday–Friday with occasional extended weeks, and requires passing a background check.