High School Cafeteria Worker

Company Overview Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking an energetic and dedicated Cafeteria Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will help create a positive dining experience for students by preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining a clean and organized cafeteria, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that supports our students' well-being and nutritional needs. Role requires candidate have prior success in a team environment with a reliable attendance and dependable work ethic. Duties Assist in food preparation, including assembling meals and handling ingredients with proper food safety practices Serve students efficiently while providing excellent customer service with a friendly attitude Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, kitchen stations, and food service equipment throughout your shift Follow dietary guidelines and accommodate special dietary needs as directed by staff or dietary aides Monitor food handling procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards Support catering or banquet events as needed, helping set up and clean up after functions Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth meal service during busy periods Experience Candidates should have prior experience in food service environments, ideally within the food industry or hospitality sectors such as restaurants, catering, or banquet settings. Experience with fine dining or food handling is highly valued.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

Customer service skills that foster positive interactions with students and staff Food safety certification or training in proper hygiene practices Experience working as a dietary aide or in a school cafeteria setting Barista or restaurant experience that demonstrates ability to work efficiently under pressure Knowledge of food preparation techniques and serving procedures Work Environment and Physical Demands of the role: Kitchen operations include exposure to heat from ovens and cold from freezers. Food preparation and handling including operation of kitchen utensils and appliances Standing for extended periods of time. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Lifting, carrying 60 lb's or more, pushing or pulling trays of food.

Schedule:

6:30am-2:00pm., Monday- Friday. In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person