Food Service

Food Service Worker: Architect of Nourishment and Community Connection Location: Assigned FFSD School Site Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar | Support Staff | Non-Exempt (FLSA) Work Hours: Part-Time (Ranges from 4 to 6.5 hours per day) The Opportunity: Fueling Our Scholars' Success In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that proper nutrition is a foundational requirement for academic excellence.

We are seeking an efficient, high-energy, and welcoming Food Service Worker to join our "New Chapter." In this role, you aren't just "serving food"�you are a key face of our school community, greeting our scholars daily, managing point-of-sale transactions with precision, and ensuring our kitchen spaces exceed the highest standards of safety and sanitation.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love interacting with children and youth, and want a stable job with a schedule that matches the school year calendar, your next chapter starts here.

Role Summary

The Food Service Worker assists in the preparation, set-up, serving, and clean-up of daily school breakfasts and lunches. Additionally, this position operates the cafeteria's computerized point-of-sale system, collects meal payments, and accurately records transactions to ensure compliant government meal reimbursement.

Reporting to the Cafeteria Manager, you work both independently and collaboratively to maintain a safe, spotless, and highly organized kitchen environment. Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications) Educationally Prepared: High school diploma or its equivalent required. Tech & Math Capable: Solid computer skills with the ability to navigate a digital point-of-sale system, collect funds, and balance a cash drawer accurately.

Sanitation Focused: Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and safe food-handling/sanitation rules. (Experience with catering or special events is a plus!) Physically Ready: Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods in a bustling kitchen environment. Reliable & Self-Directed: A great attendance record, strong organizational skills, and the proven ability to follow complex directions and work effectively without constant supervision.

Your Impact (Key Duties) Point-of-Sale Mastery: Record student meals on the computer system, collect cash/account monies, and balance the register drawer at the end of breakfast and lunch periods. Culinary Assistance: Prepare daily menu items and execute appealing food presentations using established departmental policies and procedures.

Service Coordination: Set up steam tables, serve meals with care, and continuously restock breakfast or lunch components during service windows. Sanitation Excellence: Break down and sanitize steam tables, wash cooking utensils/dishes, assist with total cafeteria clean-up, and maintain an immaculate work environment. Inventory & Stocking: Help receive, organize, and stock the storeroom, commercial warmers, and cooling units to keep optimal inventory levels.

Safety Advocacy: Regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactively report any unsanitary or unsafe conditions to the Cafeteria Manager. Your Leadership Partners Primary Support: Cafeteria Manager District Support: Food & Nutrition Services Leadership Team The Logistics of Your Success Classification: Support Staff | 10-Month Academic Calendar .

Work Schedule: Perfect for balancing personal schedules! Daily shifts range from 4 to 6.5 hours (Monday through Friday during regular school hours). Tools of the Trade: Comfort operating commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, steam tables) and using standard cleaning chemicals. Required PPE: Hair nets or visors, food-service gloves, hot pads, goggles, and protective gloves are provided and required for safety.

Benefits

Part-time support personnel benefits eligibility (pro-rated based on hours worked). The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support We don't just hire kitchen staff; we invest in the nutrition champions who power our schools. The Ultimate Balanced Schedule: No nights, no weekends, and no summers! Enjoy all traditional school holidays and breaks off with your family.

Future Security: Participation in the PEERS retirement system. A Vibrant Culture: Work in a high-energy environment where your daily efforts directly impact the happiness and health of our neighborhood kids. About Our District The Ferguson-Florissant School District is fiercely committed to the "New Chapter" of operational and instructional excellence.

Our food service team works tirelessly to ensure that our 10,000 scholars receive well-balanced, compliant, and dignified meal services every day. Join us in serving the future of North St. Louis County. Hiring Timeline Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Ready to bring your passion for food and community to our cafeteria tables?

Join our nutrition team today!