School Cafeteria Assistant — Food Prep & Service

Wayne County Public Schools; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant to support the Child Nutrition program. The role involves assisting in food preparation, serving meals, handling payments, and maintaining a clean, organized dining area.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic cookery knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and operate standard kitchen equipment. Ten-month schedule and non-exempt status apply.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of food cookery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food service equipment.
• Must be mentally alert and apply job knowledge.
• Follow written recipes and instructions.
• Operate dishwasher, grinders, mixers, slicers, ranges, ovens, refrigerators and freezers.
• Operate a computer and calculator and make change accurately.
• Physical ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with state and federal regulations relevant to the child nutrition department.
• Assist in the preparation of food.
• Clean and wash dishes/equipment.
• Collect money and ID cards during meals, make reports of lunches and collections, and tabulate paid, free, and reduced price meal counts.
• Participate in training programs.
• Keep the area neat and clean.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Principal or Cafeteria Manager.

Skills

Food prep

Food service equipment

Math/change

Dishwashing

Computer use

Physical stamina

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant to support the Child Nutrition program. The role involves assisting in food preparation, serving meals, handling payments, and maintaining a clean, organized dining area.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic cookery knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and operate standard kitchen equipment. Ten-month schedule and non-exempt status apply.