School Cafeteria Service & Prep Specialist

SLA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SLA is seeking a dependable Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean kitchen and service area, and assist coworkers to deliver a positive dining experience for students and staff.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, basic math and computer skills, and compliance with health regulations. This full-time position runs Monday through Friday with occasional events and requires background/fingerprint screening.

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.
• 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

Teamwork

Reliability

Basic math

Computer skills

Job description

SLA is seeking a dependable Food Service Worker to support daily cafeteria operations at a school site. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain a clean kitchen and service area, and assist coworkers to deliver a positive dining experience for students and staff.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, basic math and computer skills, and compliance with health regulations. This full-time position runs Monday through Friday with occasional events and requires background/fingerprint screening.