Part-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean and safe dining area, and assisting teammates to ensure smooth service.

Whether you are new to food service or bringing experience, you’ll be valued as a dependable team player who enjoys working with students and staff and contributing to a positive school mealtime experience.

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.
• 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 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

Team player

Safety compliance

Math basics

Background check

Reliability

Child-friendly

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean and safe dining area, and assisting teammates to ensure smooth service.

Whether you are new to food service or bringing experience, you’ll be valued as a dependable team player who enjoys working with students and staff and contributing to a positive school mealtime experience.