Best Practices, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Safety, Food Services, Health Department, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Nutrition, Operational Support, Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
Today
School Cafeteria Food Service Staff work in a scratch kitchen using standardized recipes to prepare and serve fresh, nutritionally compliant school meals. Staff work collaboratively throughout each shift to ensure efficient, high-quality service. Adherence to Health Department regulations, food safety standards, and USDA compliance requirements is expected at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to support daily cafeteria operations
Prepare, portion, and serve USDA-compliant school meals
Follow standardized recipes, prep lists, and in-service instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager
Perform dishwashing, food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks
Set up and stock stations with required tools, products, and supplies
Execute receiving procedures and maintain proper food storage standards
Maintain basic meal service records, production logs, and meal counts
Ensure menu items are prepared and served in a timely, efficient manner while upholding quality and presentation standards
Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures
Ensure compliance with nutrition, sanitation, safety, and industry best practices
Communicate daily product, supply, and equipment needs to the Kitchen Manager
Execute daily service standards for each meal period
Attend required and/or optional special events and training sessions outside of standard school hours, as scheduled
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and consist
Ability to engage positively with students, staff, and teammates
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
Preferred:
Experience in school foodservice, hospitality, or large-scale meal service
Experience with scratch cooking and basic food preparation techniques
Experience working with children or in a community-focused setting
Work Environment
School kitchen and cafeteria setting
Exposure to hot equipment, food service tools and cleaning products