School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews Charter Academy is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations, including food preparation, serving meals, and keeping the dining area clean and safe for students and staff.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced school kitchen, follow recipes and safety guidelines, stock serving lines, and assist with inventory and end-of-day cleanup to ensure a positive dining experience for 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

Job description

Matthews Charter Academy is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations, including food preparation, serving meals, and keeping the dining area clean and safe for students and staff.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced school kitchen, follow recipes and safety guidelines, stock serving lines, and assist with inventory and end-of-day cleanup to ensure a positive dining experience for the school community.