School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

SLA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA in Denver, CO is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. The role involves preparing food, serving meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and assisting teammates to ensure smooth service for students and staff.

This full-time position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and health standards. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle routine tasks, and contribute to a positive dining experience in the school community.

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

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Reliable transportation

Enjoys working with children

Professional and respectful

Job description

SLA in Denver, CO is seeking a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. The role involves preparing food, serving meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and assisting teammates to ensure smooth service for students and staff.

This full-time position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and health standards. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle routine tasks, and contribute to a positive dining experience in the school community.