Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean service area, stock lines, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed.

Ideal candidates bring prior food service or cleaning experience, a dependable work ethic, and a willingness to help teammates in a busy dining environment. This is a full-time role supporting students and staff and the school meal program.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or cleaning preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a busy dining environment.
• Willingness to pass background check and fingerprint screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes 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 deliveries and organize inventory.
• Sweep, mop, and take out trash as needed.
• Follow 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Strong work ethic

Team player

Lift 50 pounds

Reliable transportation

Customer-friendly

Background check clearance

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean service area, stock lines, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed.

Ideal candidates bring prior food service or cleaning experience, a dependable work ethic, and a willingness to help teammates in a busy dining environment. This is a full-time role supporting students and staff and the school meal program.