School Cafeteria Food Service Worker

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals in a school cafeteria, maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly environment for students and staff.

This on-site, full- or part-time role supports daily kitchen operations, stocking lines, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth service. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and ability to follow procedures in a school setting.

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

Strong work ethic

Team player

Comfortable with routine

Basic math

Computer skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Food Service Worker to help prepare and serve meals in a school cafeteria, maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly environment for students and staff.

This on-site, full- or part-time role supports daily kitchen operations, stocking lines, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth service. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and ability to follow procedures in a school setting.