Foodservice Worker
SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Mount Pleasant, MIFresher29m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Food Service Worker supports daily cafeteria operations at a school site, preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting coworkers to ensure smooth, efficient service in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve food according to recipes, production records, and safety standards
- Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and service area
- Stock serving lines, salad bars, and milk coolers
- Follow proper procedures for food storage, rotation, and sanitation
- Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors in a courteous manner
- Assist with putting away deliveries and organizing inventory
- Sweep, mop, and take out trash as needed
- Follow all local, state, federal, and company health regulations
- Step in to assist team members or cover shifts as needed
- Submit reports and meet deadlines as assigned
- Carry out any additional duties to support the kitchen team and school meal program
Qualifications
- Previous food service or cleaning experience preferred
- Strong work ethic and ability to work well with others
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks and following a routine
- Basic math and computer skills
- Must pass a background check and fingerprint screening
- Reliable transportation required
- Enjoys working around children and being part of a school community
- Respectful, inclusive, and professional with all coworkers and customers
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Must be able to stand for an entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Regular bending, reaching, walking, and use of hands
- Moderate kitchen noise and frequent movement in fast-paced settings
- Full-time schedule Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks
- May require participation in company events or meetings