Part-Time School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

SLA; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA in Orangeburg, SC seeks a Food Service Worker to assist daily cafeteria operations, including preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting coworkers to ensure a positive dining experience for students and staff.

The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to support the kitchen team during busy periods. No formal degree required; reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to follow safety procedures are essential.

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

Cleaning

Teamwork

Customer service

Reliable transportation

Job description

SLA in Orangeburg, SC seeks a Food Service Worker to assist daily cafeteria operations, including preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting coworkers to ensure a positive dining experience for students and staff.

The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to support the kitchen team during busy periods. No formal degree required; reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to follow safety procedures are essential.