School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

SLA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and assist coworkers to ensure a smooth, friendly dining experience for students and staff.

Ideal candidates have a reliable work ethic, enjoy teamwork, and can follow routines while meeting safety and quality standards. This is a full-time position with local school hours.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community.

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

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Basic math

Ability to follow routines

Job description

SLA is hiring a Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and assist coworkers to ensure a smooth, friendly dining experience for students and staff.

Ideal candidates have a reliable work ethic, enjoy teamwork, and can follow routines while meeting safety and quality standards. This is a full-time position with local school hours.