School Lunch Kitchen Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a food service worker to perform assigned duties in a school nutrition program. You will read menus, assist with inventory, and help with dish room operations while ensuring food safety and quality.

The role requires basic reading, math, and communication skills, with adaptability to kitchen routines and a team-focused environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a dynamic cafeteria setting is expected.

Qualifications

• Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
• Equivalent to four years of high school or GED, with emphasis on office/shop skills, plus 0–6 months of related experience.
• Ability to read a limited number of words and recognize similarities and differences between words and numbers.
• Ability to write and speak for successful and effective communication.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers, and work with measurements.

Responsibilities

• Read and check recipes and work and cleaning schedules for planned menu(s) and recipe(s).
• Assist with inventory for ingredients needed for the menu.
• Monitor temperatures of all TCS foods.
• Set up serving stations at the designated time.
• Wear appropriate attire for customer service and food safety.

Skills

Mental alertness

Adaptability

Communication

Mathematical skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a food service worker to perform assigned duties in a school nutrition program. You will read menus, assist with inventory, and help with dish room operations while ensuring food safety and quality.

The role requires basic reading, math, and communication skills, with adaptability to kitchen routines and a team-focused environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a dynamic cafeteria setting is expected.