School Cafeteria Dining & Catering Aide

Meriwether Godsey; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meals provided

Uniforms

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate at a boarding and day school in Newtown, PA (grades 9-12). You will greet customers, help oversee catering activities, operate registers, transport food, and assist in serving and food prep.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related food service experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of related food service experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills.
• Ability to converse with faculty, students, and staff with ease.
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Help oversee that catering activities run smoothly.
• Operate registers, scanners, scales, and credit card/debit card terminals while handling exchanges in a quick, efficient manner.
• Transport food and supplies to the serving area: assist in the set‑up, maintenance, and breakdown of dining, food‑serving, and beverage areas.
• Serve and replenish food from food counters and steam tables.
• Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods and properly store food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
• Keep dining room areas and assigned kitchen areas neat and organized.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, dining tables, chairs, and equipment throughout and after meal periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of other kitchen areas by following daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
• Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate at a boarding and day school in Newtown, PA (grades 9-12). You will greet customers, help oversee catering activities, operate registers, transport food, and assist in serving and food prep.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related food service experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, and reliable transportation.