School Cafeteria & Food Service Aide

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 department. The role involves assisting with food preparation and serving, managing meal counts, and ensuring clean and orderly service areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to follow recipes, operate kitchen equipment, and handle cash and ID checks during meals. Ten-month work year; starting salary reflects Grade 04C wages.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of basic principles of food cookery.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of food service equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer and a calculator, and make change accurately.

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 cookery basics

Food service equipment

Calculator use

Cash handling

Computer use

Physical ability

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant to support the Child Nutrition department. The role involves assisting with food preparation and serving, managing meal counts, and ensuring clean and orderly service areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to follow recipes, operate kitchen equipment, and handle cash and ID checks during meals. Ten-month work year; starting salary reflects Grade 04C wages.