School Food Service Worker

Wayne County School District; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County School District Jesup, GA is seeking a School Food Service Worker for the School Nutrition Program. The role involves preparing, serving, and distributing nutritious meals in a clean, safe cafeteria, following NSLP guidelines and local health codes.

Responsibilities include food prep, meal service, sanitation, inventory, safety compliance, and POS operation. Prior food service or customer service experience is a plus, but entry-level applicants are welcome; HS diploma or GED

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in commercial or institutional food service is a plus, but entry-level applicants are welcome.
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and operating cash registers; ability to work efficiently under tight schedules; excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Assist in prepping, cooking, and baking nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items according to standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Meal Service: Set up serving lines, stock stations with utensils and condiments, and portion meals accurately to ensure efficient, friendly service during designated lunch and breakfast periods.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashers or standard three-compartment sinks. Clean and sanitize prep counters, service lines, tables, and kitchen equipment regularly.
• Inventory & Storage: Assist in receiving, inspecting, and unloading food and supply deliveries. Organize stock room, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers using FIFO method.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor and log food and equipment temperatures to ensure compliance with HACCP safety principles and local health department guidelines.
• Point of Sale (POS) Operation: Operate the cafeteria cash register or digital meal tracking system, process student account payments, and maintain total confidentiality of student eligibility status.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

School Food Service Worker

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5987644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

School Food Service Worker (School Nutrition Program)

Position Title: School Food Service Worker / Food Service Assistant

Reports To: Food Service Director / Cafeteria Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time/Full-Time

Position Summary:

The School Food Service Worker plays a vital role in student health and academic success by preparing, serving, and distributing nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming cafeteria environment. This position involves direct interaction with students, staff, and faculty, adhering strictly to local health department codes and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines

Core Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Assist in prepping, cooking, and baking nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack items according to standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Meal Service: Set up serving lines, stock stations with utensils and condiments, and portion meals accurately to ensure efficient, friendly service during designated lunch and breakfast periods.
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils using commercial dishwashers or standard three-compartment sinks. Clean and sanitize prep counters, service lines, tables, and kitchen equipment regularly.
• Inventory & Storage: Assist in receiving, inspecting, and unloading food and supply deliveries. Organize stock room, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers using the First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory method.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor and log food and equipment temperatures to ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) safety principles and local health department guidelines.
• Point of Sale (POS) Operation: Operate the cafeteria cash register or digital meal tracking system, process student account payments, and maintain total confidentiality of student eligibility status.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in commercial or institutional food service, catering, or customer service is a plus, but entry-level applicants are welcome.
• Skills: Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and operating cash registers; ability to work efficiently under tight schedules; excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach continuously for shifts lasting up to 4 to 8 hours.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull kitchen items weighing up to 40-50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in standard school kitchen environments, which involve exposure to commercial ovens, walk-in freezers, steam tables, loud dishwashers, and damp or wet floors.

The Wayne County School System does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Stephen Boyd
• 710 West Pine St
• Jesup, Georgia 31545
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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