Make a Difference: Full-Time School Food Service Worker

SLA; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a school environment. You will work as part of a friendly team, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and quality in every meal served.

Whether you are new to food service or bring experience, you will follow recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and support inventory and deliveries. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday with occasional events.

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.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community.
• Respectful, inclusive, and professional with all coworkers and customers.

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 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

Basic math

Computer skills

Background check

Reliable transportation

Interest in school community

Job description

SLA is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a school environment. You will work as part of a friendly team, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and quality in every meal served.

Whether you are new to food service or bring experience, you will follow recipes, maintain sanitation standards, and support inventory and deliveries. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday with occasional events.