Foodservice Worker

Role overview

Join a school meal program in a full-time, steady position where you can contribute to students’ and staff’s daily experience. The Food Service Worker helps keep cafeteria operations running smoothly by preparing meals, serving food, and maintaining a sanitary, welcoming environment. This role suits dependable people who enjoy teamwork, routine tasks, and serving a community setting.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and portion meals in line with recipes, production documentation, and food safety guidelines.
• Serve meals to students, staff, and visitors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Keep kitchen, serving, and dining areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.
• Restock serving stations, salad bars, and milk coolers as needed.
• Follow correct procedures for storing food, rotating inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, unpacking items, and arranging inventory.
• Sweep, mop, and handle trash removal when required.
• Support team members by stepping in where needed and covering shifts when asked.
• Complete reports and other assigned tasks by the required deadlines.
• Take on additional duties that help the kitchen team and the school meal program operate effectively.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should be comfortable working in a routine-based environment and able to collaborate well with others. Prior experience in food service or cleaning is helpful but not required. A basic level of math and computer ability is needed, along with a professional and respectful attitude around children, coworkers, and customers.

Work conditions

This is an on-site role in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, and may occasionally include longer weeks. The position can involve participation in company events or meetings. The work environment is active and fast-paced, with moderate kitchen noise and frequent movement.

Requirements and eligibility

• Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift.
• Capability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular bending, reaching, walking, and use of hands are part of the job.
• Willingness to work around children and contribute to a school community.
• Equal opportunity consideration applies, including gender, minority, veteran, and disabled candidates.
• The employer participates in the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.

Additional information

This role is intended for people who are dependable, inclusive, and comfortable following established routines and safety procedures. Team support, cleanliness, and consistent service are central to the position.