Full-Time School Cafeteria Team Member

SLA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking 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 serving lines, and assist coworkers to ensure smooth, friendly service for students and staff.

The role suits dependable team players who take pride in safe food handling and a positive dining experience. A full-time schedule is typical, with potential for occasional extended weeks.

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

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Basic math

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

SLA is seeking 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 serving lines, and assist coworkers to ensure smooth, friendly service for students and staff.

The role suits dependable team players who take pride in safe food handling and a positive dining experience. A full-time schedule is typical, with potential for occasional extended weeks.