Food Service Worker/Cashier - Mascenic School Nutrition
About The Position
The Food Service Worker/Cashier supports school nutrition services by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to students and staff. The role helps maintain clean, safe kitchen and serving areas, follows food safety and sanitation procedures, and contributes to a positive and welcoming mealtime experience. The position works as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment and helps provide healthy meals that support students’ well-being and learning. This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position. Workdays and hours align with the facility’s food service schedule; the posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule and says there are no regular nights or weekends. Occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. The position is primarily site-based, with occasional travel to other locations for substitute coverage or support. The role operates mainly in a kitchen and food service production environment, with moderate to loud noise during meal service.
Requirements
- Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
- Positive attitude and team spirit; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Reliability and attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety rules.
- Enjoyment of working around children and school staff.
- Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Ability to work around hot and cold temperatures and regularly move in and out of storerooms and near freezers.
- Ability to perform the role’s close-vision and focus-adjustment tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of professional food service experience is preferred but not required.
- ServSafe certification is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, portion, and serve meals to students and staff.
- Set up and clean serving stations and kitchen areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards, and comply with company policies.
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
- Complete assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
- Follow portion and production standards to provide consistent, high-quality meal service.
- Monitor temperatures and maintain stocked, clean, and properly maintained stations.
- Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, and fellow food service workers.
- Serve guests in a friendly and professional manner and maintain a welcoming, clean station.
- Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
- Complete company and government-mandated training.
- Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $17 per hour.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Family-friendly hours, described as ending by mid-afternoon.
- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off, as stated in the posting.
- No experience needed; training is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
