SWC Assistant

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

Job summary

Volusia County Schools seeks a cafeteria aide at Galaxy Middle School to prepare and serve meals, maintain sanitation, and support daily school dining services.

The role requires teamwork in a high‑volume setting, ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines, and the capacity to operate kitchen equipment. Standard uniform and shift hours apply for the 4.5‑hour daily schedule over 9 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Foundations, an Introduction to Volusia School Way Café, and ServSafe Essentials certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, and prepare fruits/vegetables; prepare meat items; maintain sanitation records.
• Bake bread, rolls, cookies, cakes, desserts; maintain sanitation records.
• Set up trays and serve food; assist with special luncheons/dinners.
• Clean dishes, equipment, and areas; maintain storage and sanitation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and in compliance with rules.
• Monitor inventory and stock; record keeping.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Math skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Essentials

Job description

Classification 05-Support/Trade Service Professionals

Posting Number 67910314

Date Posted 08/11/2026

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: 701518503

School/Site: Galaxy MS

Hours:4.5

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