SWC Assistant

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

Job summary

Focus School Software LLC is seeking a School Way Café team member to prepare and serve meals for Volusia County Schools. You will work 4 hours daily, 9 months, handling food prep, serving, sanitation, inventory, and basic bookkeeping with a friendly, patient approach.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, ServSafe Essentials, and a valid Florida driver’s license. The role requires teamwork, accuracy in math, and ability to work in hot environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred or able to read/write at functional level.
• Foundations, an Introduction to Volusia School Way Café and ServSafe Essentials certification during first year of employment.
• Possess a valid Florida or state driver’s license; willing to obtain Florida license within 30 days where required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel and prepare fruits/vegetables for meals and salads.
• Bake bread, cookies, cakes and desserts as assigned.
• Set up trays and serve food on cafeteria line, with proper sanitation.
• Maintain equipment in sanitary condition and uphold storage standards.
• Assist with inventory and record keeping for food items.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow safety rules.
• Work as part of a team to meet district goals and standards.
• Operate a cash register and complete basic bookkeeping tasks.
• Use basic math for recipes, inventory, and reporting.
• Communicate clearly with students and staff in a noisy environment.

Skills

Friendly service

Fast-paced work

Math skills

High heat tolerance

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Essentials certification

Job description

Classification 05-Support/Trade Service Professionals

Posting Number 06210344

Date Posted 10/02/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL
To prepare and serve quality meals to students of Volusia County Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Prepare and bake bread, rolls, cookies, cakes, and desserts as assigned, maintaining proper sanitation records.
• Set up trays, steam tables, and food carts; serve food on cafeteria line, including set up for special luncheons and dinners.
• 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.
• Maintain equipment in proper and sanitary working condition.
• Check in and put away stock items in storeroom, coolers, and freezers, maintaining proper inventory and sanitation records.
• Correctly operate kitchen equipment, abiding by safety rules and standards.
• Work as part of a team without close supervision.
• Operate computerized cash register and complete related bookkeeping tasks as assigned.
• Operate kitchen equipment in a proper and safe manner.
• Use basic math skills necessary for preparation and adaptation of recipes and reporting systems.
• Use effective positive interpersonal communication, maintaining composure under stress.
• 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.
• Wear designated uniform and appropriate shoes.
• Perform various duties by climbing, stairs and/ or ramps.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the district office, Manager - School Way Cafe or designee.

Position Summary

Position Code: 645518501
School/Site: Blue Lakes 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