School Cafeteria Service Associate

nsfm; Berkeley Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutri-Serve is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a friendly, efficient cafeteria setting. You will support the Kitchen Manager with daily tasks, assist with meal prep, serving lines, and napkin/utensil setup.

This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, accurate record-keeping, and complying with safety procedures. The position requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds in an indoor kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and a positive approach.
• Patience and the ability to maintain a caring attitude towards children.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact successfully with customers and Nutri-Serve employees.
• Knowledge of food preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of meals and the setup of the cafeteria.
• Checks with Kitchen Manager for daily preparation work assignments.
• Assists in the preparation of daily menus.
• Assists in the set up of napkins, serving utensils, student lunch trays and condiments.
• Sets up daily snacks on the cafeteria line.
• Assists in checking food shipments into the school, signing invoices after verification.
• Assists in determining the amount of each food to be prepared daily.
• Serves students nutritious meals in a friendly manner.
• Works on a rotating basis in the kitchen and on the register.
• Serves food using appropriate portion sizes as directed by the production sheet.
• Completes records, paperwork and other administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Inputs all prepayment and daily sales.
• Posts deposit at day end.
• Backs up computer onto the hard drive daily.
• Assists in maintaining accurate student records on the Point of Sale as needed.
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly reports from the POS as required by the Food Service Director.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food handling

Communication

Following instructions

Tools

Point of Sale

Job description

Nutri-Serve is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a friendly, efficient cafeteria setting. You will support the Kitchen Manager with daily tasks, assist with meal prep, serving lines, and napkin/utensil setup.

This role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, accurate record-keeping, and complying with safety procedures. The position requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds in an indoor kitchen environment.