General Food Service Worker

Hempfield School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 14,922 - 21,253; Part time

Job summary

Hempfield School District is seeking a General Food Service Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves the timely preparation and serving of food to students and staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior cashier experience preferred. The job offers a starting salary of $13.13 per hour and a Monday through Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous cashier experience for cashier positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve fresh quality food for students and staff.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as necessary.
• Handle all cash transactions and maintain cash drawer.
• Ensure food safety and kitchen cleanliness.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Food Service Worker – Multiple Locations – 2026-2027 School Year

Position Information

• Range FS5, Starting Salary $13.13 per hour
• Monday through Friday work schedule; 184 days per year
• Various hours per position between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:30 pm
• Modified work schedule as needed to accommodate school needs (snow days, early dismissal, etc.)
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely preparation, assembly, monitor and serve fresh quality food for students and staff.
• Operate and record levels of kitchen equipment as needed.
• Operate point of sale system and handle all associated transactions. Identify a reimbursable meal.
• Identify students by name, notice if there are any allergy concerns, or other notations from parent or guardian on the point of sale terminal.
• Setup, close-out, maintain and accurately balance cash drawer daily.
• Maintain and replenish inventory in stock room and sales floor using first in first out procedure. Assist with ordering as directed.
• Record temperatures to ensure that products are safe to serve.
• During serving hours, ensure food, silverware, etc. is replenished as needed.
• Wash dishes, trays, pots and pans and other items used in the preparation and serving of food with dish machine and silverware-soaking solution.
• Organize all food, utensils and kitchen equipment and ensure they are placed back in proper place after being cleaned.
• Keep kitchen and lunch room clean and free from safety hazards.
• General cafeteria and lunchroom cleaning as directed which may include sweeping, mopping, trash removal, washing tables/trays, and chairs.
• Maintain personal health and sanitation standards (wash hands when using restroom, etc.).
• Perform all other duties assigned by Cafeteria Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous cashier experience for cashier positions
• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Required Documents

• CurrentPA Criminal Historybackground check
• Current Federal Criminal (FBI)background check