Lead Food Service Worker

Maschio's Food Service Inc.; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a dependable Lead Food Service Worker to join our school food service team. This role supports daily kitchen operations, meal service, and quality meal preparation for students.

The position offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no weekends or holidays and summers off, making it ideal for someone who enjoys teamwork and making a difference in students' day.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience required.
• K-12 school food service experience is a plus.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and willing to take initiative.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances and documentation to work in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and meal service.
• Prepare food and assist with cooking breakfast and lunch.
• Follow recipes and established food preparation guidelines.
• Assist with placing food and supply orders.
• Monitor inventory and report supply needs.
• Receive, organize, and stock deliveries.
• Operate the POS system and handle cashier duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Communication

Dependable

Initiative

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on, and motivated Lead Food Service Worker to join our school food service team!

This is a great opportunity for someone with food service experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and helping provide quality meals to students.

Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, daytime hours, no weekends or holidays, and summers off!

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and meal service.
• Prepare food and assist with cooking breakfast and lunch.
• Follow recipes and established food preparation guidelines.
• Assist with placing food and supply orders.
• Monitor inventory and report supply needs.
• Receive, organize, and stock deliveries.
• Operate the POS system and handle cashier duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience required.
• K-12 school food service experience is a plus!
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and willing to take initiative.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances and documentation to work in a school setting.

Why Join Our Team?

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Day shift hours
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Summers off!
• Great opportunity to be part of a school food service team

If you enjoy food service, teamwork, and making a difference in students' day, we want to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.