School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC in Forest Lake, MN is seeking a Foodservice Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

This role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional events. Ideal candidates bring reliability, enjoy working around children, and can follow recipes, safety standards, and school policies while collaborating with a dedicated team.

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

Food service experience

Team player

Repetitive tasks

Basic math

Computer skills

Background check

Fingerprints

Reliable transportation

School environment

Professional conduct

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC in Forest Lake, MN is seeking a Foodservice Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

This role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional events. Ideal candidates bring reliability, enjoy working around children, and can follow recipes, safety standards, and school policies while collaborating with a dedicated team.