School Food Service Worker

Maschio's Food Service; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Maschio's Food Service Inc. is seeking experienced Food Service Workers for school cafeterias serving Neptune, Ocean Grove, and Asbury Park areas. This position covers weekday day shifts with no weekends or holidays, summers off.

You will assist in meal preparation, serving students, and maintaining a clean dining environment under strict food safety standards. The role requires reliability, the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and a friendly, customer-focused attitude to

Qualifications

• Must have experience in school cafeteria or institutional food service.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following guidelines and portion standards.
• Assist with daily food prep, including chopping, cooking, baking, and assembling meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, slicers, dishwashers, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving lines, storage areas and dining spaces.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (HACCP standards).
• Stocking, rotating food supplies, and minimizing waste.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Sanitation

Stamina

Food safety

Education

Food Handler's permit or ServSafe Certification

Job description

Food Service Workers needed for School Food Service serving the areas of Neptune, Ocean Grove, and Asbury. Monday through Friday, day shift. No weekends or Holidays. Summers off

Job Summary:

Experienced and reliable Food Service Worker with strong background is school cafeteria operations. Skilled in food preparation, serving large student populations, maintaining strict sanitation standards, and supporting a positive dining environment for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance nutrition guidelines and portion standards.
• Assist with daily food prep, including chopping, cooking, baking, and assembling meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely (ovens, slicers, dishwashers, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving lines, storage areas and dining spaces.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (HACCP standards).
• Stocking, rotating food supplies, and minimizing waste.
• Provide friendly, patient service to students of all ages.
• Accommodate special needs and allergy restrictions as required.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and securing equipment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience working in a school cafeteria pr institutional food service setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Food Handler's permit or ServSafe® Certification (preferred if applicable).

Skills:

• Food preparation & serving.
• Time Management
• Attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Cleanliness & organization
• Child-friendly customer service.