School Cafeteria Operator | Food Service Specialist

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District Food Services Department in Darlington, South Carolina is seeking a Cafeteria Operator for the 2026-2027 school year. The role offers a base pay of $14.53 per hour with full-time equivalence and requires meeting food service standards.

A negative TB test, SLED background check, and a valid driver's license are required. Join a team focused on healthy meals for students and community engagement, with opportunities for growth within the school district.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year food service experience or equivalent.
• Driver's license required.
• SLED/criminal background review required.
• Supervisory references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standardized recipes and serve meals for students.
• Clean kitchen, equipment, serving area, and cafeteria seating.
• Interact positively with students, staff, and the public.
• Operate institutional food service equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Food service experience

Driver's license

Background check

Positive employment history

supervisory references

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cafeteria Operator (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District Food Services Department - Darlington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Cafeteria Operator (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Darlington County School District Food Services Department - Darlington, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5852109
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Cafeteria Operator (2026-2027 School Year)

Salary: $15.18 per hour base salary (based on full time experiemce)

*A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

Location: Darlington County Schools

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or high school equivalent required
• A minimum of one (1) year food service experience or equivalent
• Driver's License required
• Supervisory references preferred
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: "At-will" Employee

Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of food service activities including preparing standardized recipes and serving food for students
• Clean kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving area, and cafeteria seating area
• Interact in a postive manner with students, facilty/staff, others working in kitchen and the general public
• Operate institutional food services quipment
• Perform other related duties as required

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline :

1. Classified Employment Application
2. Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application)
3. Copy of High School Diploma/Transcript or Equivalent
4. Copy of Driver's License

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees :In additionto the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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