School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

SLA; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a safe, clean, and friendly cafeteria environment. The role supports daily operations and requires dependable teamwork in a school setting.

The position is part-time with a typical Monday–Friday schedule, involving standing for shifts and meeting health regulations. Background check and fingerprint screening are required, and transportation to the school site is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or cleaning preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks and following a routine.
• Basic math and computer skills.

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

Attention to detail

Basic math

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SLA is seeking a Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a safe, clean, and friendly cafeteria environment. The role supports daily operations and requires dependable teamwork in a school setting.

The position is part-time with a typical Monday–Friday schedule, involving standing for shifts and meeting health regulations. Background check and fingerprint screening are required, and transportation to the school site is expected.