SWC Assistant

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

Job summary

Volusia County Schools in Florida is seeking a cafeteria worker to prepare and serve meals to students in the School Way Café. The role emphasizes teamwork, high standards of cleanliness, and timely service in a busy school kitchen.

You will wash, cut, cook, bake, and portion foods, operate a cash register, and help maintain inventory and equipment while following safety rules. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with ServSafe Essentials certification expected within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred, or ability to read/write at a functional level
• Complete Foundations and ServSafe Essentials within first year
• Satellite Delivery Only - possess a Florida Driver’s License or obtain within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel and prepare fruits and vegetables; prepare meats; set up cafeteria line and serve meals
• Bake bread and desserts; maintain sanitation records
• Set up trays, steam tables, and food carts; assist with luncheons and dinners
• Maintain kitchen equipment and storage areas; manage inventory and sanitation records
• Operate computerized cash register and perform associated bookkeeping tasks
• Use basic math for recipes and inventory reporting
• Follow safety rules and work as part of a team to meet district goals

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Math skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Essentials

Job description

Classification 05-Support/Trade Service Professionals

Posting Number 77510361

Date Posted 10/16/2026

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.

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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