School Cafeteria Cashier & Food Prep Aide

Wake County Public School System; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Cashier/Assistant in the Child Nutrition Services department. The role prepares, cooks, serves meals, and handles cashiering duties in a school cafeteria setting, while maintaining documentation and adhering to nutrition guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be ServSafe certified within 90 days. Experience in food service and cashiering is preferred; the schedule is Monday–Friday and varies with school assignments.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office and Google Apps proficiency.
• Strong customer service skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to interpret recipes and follow standardized procedures.
• Good math, record-keeping, and deadline-focus.
• Strong communication with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items per recipes.
• Serve as cashier using POS and record sales; monitor meal counts and payments.
• Handle money exchanges and deposits per procedures.
• Participate in on-the-job training for reimbursable meals.
• Read and follow standardized school recipes for food prep.
• Maintain sanitation; clean kitchen, equipment, and dining areas.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks and maintain serving spaces.
• Follow WCPSS Child Nutrition policies and guidelines.
• Provide effective communication with students, parents and staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Deadline management

Math skills

Recipe reading

Communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Cashier/Assistant in the Child Nutrition Services department. The role prepares, cooks, serves meals, and handles cashiering duties in a school cafeteria setting, while maintaining documentation and adhering to nutrition guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be ServSafe certified within 90 days. Experience in food service and cashiering is preferred; the schedule is Monday–Friday and varies with school assignments.