Job Description
**School Cafeteria / Food Service Worker**
We are seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to join our school food service team. This position plays an important role in ensuring students receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Candidates should be reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting while providing friendly and professional service to students and school staff.
**Job Responsibilities:**
* Assist with the preparation and assembly of breakfast and lunch meals in accordance with school guidelines and food safety standards.
* Wash, cut, and prepare ingredients for daily meal service.
* Portion and package food items accurately and efficiently.
* Stock serving lines, refrigerators, and food stations with necessary supplies throughout meal periods.
* Serve meals and distribute lunches to students while maintaining a positive and courteous attitude.
* Monitor food quantities and replenish items as needed during service.
* Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, and dining spaces.
* Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment following established sanitation procedures.
* Assist with receiving and organizing food deliveries and maintaining inventory when needed.
* Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including proper food handling practices.
* Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff and supervisors to ensure meal service runs smoothly and efficiently.
**Qualifications:**
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety practices.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with students and staff.
* Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light to moderate lifting as needed.
* Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
* Previous food service or cafeteria experience is preferred but not required.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and making a positive impact by helping provide quality meals to students each day.
Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:
HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, HireQuest, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact communications@hirequest.com.
