School Cafeteria Worker

Millville Area School District; Millville (Columbia County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Millville Area School District is hiring a part-time School Cafeteria Worker to help provide a welcoming, nutritious dining experience for students. You will prepare and serve meals, assist with setup and cleanup, and support a safe, clean dining environment while engaging with students about menu options.

Ideal candidates have experience in school or restaurant food service and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or service within a school or restaurant setting.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve delicious meals that meet nutritional guidelines while ensuring food safety standards are upheld.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors, creating a friendly and inviting environment.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of dining areas for meal service, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborate with team members to efficiently manage food preparation and serving during busy meal times.
• Maintain accurate records of food inventory, supplies, and meal counts to support effective operations.
• Follow all health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices to ensure student safety.
• Engage with students to promote healthy eating choices while answering any questions they may have about menu items.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Join our vibrant team as a School Cafeteria Worker, where you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and nutritious dining experience for students. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help foster a positive atmosphere that encourages healthy eating habits and social interaction among students. With your culinary skills and customer service expertise, you'll contribute to the overall well-being of our school community.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and serve delicious meals that meet nutritional guidelines while ensuring food safety standards are upheld.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors, creating a friendly and inviting environment.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of dining areas for meal service, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborate with team members to efficiently manage food preparation and serving during busy meal times.
• Maintain accurate records of food inventory, supplies, and meal counts to support effective operations.
• Follow all health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices to ensure student safety.
• Engage with students to promote healthy eating choices while answering any questions they may have about menu items.

Basic qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or service within a school or restaurant setting.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with students and staff.

Preferred qualifications

• Fine dining experience or banquet experience that showcases your culinary talents.
• Previous experience as a dietary aide or in catering, enhancing your understanding of diverse dietary needs.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper food handling techniques.
• Barista experience or familiarity with beverage preparation is a plus.
• A background in hospitality that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Why you’ll love it here

We are dedicated to nurturing our employees' growth both personally and professionally. Our supportive environment fosters creativity, teamwork, and development opportunities that empower you to thrive.

Our benefits include:

• Opportunities for professional development and training in the food industry.
• A collaborative work environment that values your contributions.
• Supportive resources for your physical and mental well-being.
• A chance to make a positive impact on students' lives through nutrition education. Join us in making mealtime an enjoyable experience for our school community!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person