School Cafeteria Food Service Associate — Full-Time

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a dependable Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site in Gary, IN. You will help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a clean, safe environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and punctuality, with full-time hours Monday through Friday and occasional events. Prior food service or cleaning experience is preferred.

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

Team player

Basic math

Customer service

Job description

SFE - Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a dependable Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site in Gary, IN. You will help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a clean, safe environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and punctuality, with full-time hours Monday through Friday and occasional events. Prior food service or cleaning experience is preferred.