Full-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Worker

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This includes preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient service.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive dining experience for students and staff. A background check is required, and the role involves standing for shifts and lifting up to 50 pounds. Equal opportunity employer.

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

Team player

Strong work ethic

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Background check

Reliable transportation

Child-friendly

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This includes preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient service.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive dining experience for students and staff. A background check is required, and the role involves standing for shifts and lifting up to 50 pounds. Equal opportunity employer.