School Cafeteria Food Service Specialist

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Lancaster ISD-District Office team in Lancaster, TX. You will help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to health standards, with opportunities to grow by supporting daily cafeteria operations and school meals programs. Monday–Friday full-time, occasional events may occur.

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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Computer skills

Background check

Fingerprint screening

Reliable transportation

Customer service

Respectful conduct

Job description

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Lancaster ISD-District Office team in Lancaster, TX. You will help prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to health standards, with opportunities to grow by supporting daily cafeteria operations and school meals programs. Monday–Friday full-time, occasional events may occur.