SWC Assistant

Focus School Software, LLC; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Volusia County Schools is seeking a School Way Cafe associate at George Marks Elementary, DeLand, FL. This role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining sanitation in a busy school cafeteria.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and a ServSafe Essentials certification. Ability to work with students and staff in a high-temperature kitchen and follow safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred or able to read/write at functional level
• Completion of Foundations, an Introduction to Volusia School Way Café and ServSafe Essentials during first year
• Valid Florida Driver’s License if applicable (Satellite Delivery Only)

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, and prepare fruits/ vegetables and other foods, maintain sanitation records
• Prepare and bake breads and desserts and set up cafeteria service
• Serve food on cafeteria line; assist with special luncheons and dinners
• Clean dishes, equipment and dining areas; maintain storage and inventory
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently; monitor safety standards
• Track stock and assist in basic bookkeeping and reporting

Skills

Teamwork

Fast pace

Math skills

Heat tolerance

Noise environment

Equipment operation

Following instructions

Communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

ServSafe Essentials certification

Job description

Facility GEORGE W. MARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Location DeLand, FL

Category Service Workers

Classification 05-Support/Trade Service Professionals

Posting Number 36310318

Date Posted 08/26/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL
To prepare and serve quality meals to students of Volusia County Schools
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. * Wash, peel, and prepare fruits and vegetables for salads and cooking; clean and prepare meat items; prepare coffee, tea, and other beverages; make salads, sandwiches, entrées, vegetables, side dishes, and soups as assigned, maintaining proper sanitation records.
2. * Prepare and bake bread, rolls, cookies, cakes, and desserts as assigned, maintaining proper sanitation records.
3. * Set up trays, steam tables, and food carts; serve food on cafeteria line, including set up for special luncheons and dinners.
4. * Scrape trays, wash dishes, pots, and pans; empty refuse, clean kitchen floor area and dining room tables, clean stoves, ovens, steam table, food carts, windows, doors, walls, fans, filters, bathrooms, refrigerators and other equipment; help maintain clean storage area and stored food in proper condition.
5. * Maintain equipment in proper and sanitary working condition.
6. * Check in and put away stock items in storeroom, coolers, and freezers, maintaining proper inventory and sanitation records.
7. * Correctly operate kitchen equipment, abiding by safety rules and standards.
8. * Work as part of a team without close supervision.
9. * Operate computerized cash register and complete related bookkeeping tasks as assigned.
10. * Operate kitchen equipment in a proper and safe manner.
11. * Use basic math skills necessary for preparation and adaptation of recipes and reporting systems.
12. * Use effective positive interpersonal communication, maintaining composure under stress.
13. * Work as a member of a team to insure that standards of performance are maintained, the objectives of the program are achieved, and the goals of the district are met.
14. * Wear designated uniform and appropriate shoes.
15. * Perform various duties by climbing, stairs and/ or ramps.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the district office, Manager - School Way Cafe or designee.

Position Summary

Position Code: 619518501
School/Site: George Marks EL
Hours: 4 hours
Months: 9 months

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent preferred, or demonstrate ability to read and write at a functional level by successful completion of Volusia County Schools Level 1 skills assessment
• Successful completion of the following course during the first year of employment: Foundations, an Introduction to Volusia School Way Café and ServSafe Essentials certification
• Satellite Delivery Only - Possess a valid Florida or state-issued Driver’s License, if not, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work harmoniously with students and adults and to provide friendly service
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively at a fast pace
• Ability to perform math skills necessary for preparation of recipes (for example, measurement, ratio and proportion, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction and counting ability necessary for inventory and reporting)
• Ability to work in a high heat/humidity environment; ability to work in cool/ cold areas for short periods of time
• Ability to work and communicate in a noisy environment
• Ability to learn to operate food service equipment and machinery and use appropriate chemicals safely
• Ability to follow instructions and skill in performance of routine duties involving preparation, cleanup, serving of food and record keeping
• Communication skills needed for reading and understanding labels and cordial interaction with students and adults

REPORTS TO Manager, School Way Cafe
SUPERVISES Not Applicable

Salary Info

$16.32 to $17.36

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