School Cafeteria Foodservice Assistant

The Reserves Network; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

First shift Monday–Friday

Temporary and temp-to-hire

401(k) or pay card options

Affordable benefits

Job summary

The Reserves Network in Burlington, NC is hiring a School Cafeteria Foodservice Assistant to support nutritious meals for students. You will follow safety guidelines in a clean, organized kitchen and assist with stocking and paperwork as directed by the school manager.

AM shifts (4–6 hours) are available. Must have HS diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 40 lb, and stand for extended periods. Weekly pay and temp-to-hire opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• English language proficiency essential.
• Basic math and reading skills; recipe preparation.
• Communications skills to interact with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to students in a clean, safe environment.
• Follow daily work schedule, menus, and standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness; stock and organize supplies; HACCP procedures.
• Clean surfaces, wash dishes, and manage waste per guidelines.
• Assist with inventory and record-keeping as designated by manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Reading skills

Recipe preparation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

School Cafeteria Foodservice Assistant | $ 17.38 | M-F (AM shift 4-6 hours per day)What Matters Most* Competitive pay of $17.38 per hour* AM shifts available - > 4 to 6 hours per day* Temporary and Temp to Hire Opportunities* Weekly pay with direct deposit or paycardJob DescriptionA school cafeteria worker prepares and serves nutritious meals to students in a clean, safe, and friendly environment. They follow food safety guidelines, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and assist with stocking and organizing supplies. This role supports the school’s mission by ensuring students receive healthy meals that fuel learning and growth.Responsibilities:* Follow the daily work schedule* Follow published menus and standardized recipes* Complete assigned tasks, such as but not limited to food production, cleaning, dishwashing, service, putting up stock and paperwork as designated by school manager or assistant manager* Follow all food safety and HACCP procedures to ensure food safety, sanitation and hygiene* Cleaning and Sanitizing any surface areas and / or equipment, such as serving lines, tables, seats, equipment and floors* Sweeping and mopping all floors* Taking trash / cardboard out and placing in the designated dumpstersQualifications and Requirements:* Must be able to speak and comprehend the English language* Simple math, reading skills, and recipe preparation. High School diploma or GED required* Communications skills to communicate positively and effectively with students, staff, vendors and parents* Complete job requirements in assigned areas. This may include but not limited to the following maintain dish room, daily record keeping, properly receiving and storing of food and supplies, fruit / vegetable preparation, salad / sandwich preparation, mainline cooking, inventory, inventory control and kitchen janitorial duties* Manual skills for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment. Mechanical skills to safely operate kitchen equipment* Sweeping, mopping, twisting turning, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and repetitive motions* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally, lift up to 20 pounds frequently, lift up to 10 pounds constantly* Frequent movement at a fast pace* Stand up to six continuous hours* Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkBenefits and Perks* $17.38 per hour* Weekly pay* Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options* Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule* Temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities* 401(k), direct deposit or pay card, and referral bonus programYour New OrganizationA respected school nutrition program is looking for dependable team members who are passionate about providing quality meals in a safe and supportive environment. You'll work alongside experienced staff in a collaborative setting that values teamwork, cleanliness, and exceptional service to students.Your Career PartnerThe Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.The base pay range for this position is $17.38 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.#TRN275IN#TRN275ZR