Full-time Cafeteria Aide

Full-Time Cafeteria AideBurton Center is looking for a full-time Cafeteria Aide to add to our dynamic team! The Cafeteria Aide is responsible for preparing food and performing a variety of cafeteria duties to ensure safe, nutritious, and timely meal service. This role supports adherence to prescribed diets, cleanliness standards, and efficient kitchen operations.This is a full-time position with hours between 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. This position is onsite at Burton Center's Day Program.The Cafeteria Aide prepares food and performs a variety of cafeteria duties to support daily meal service operations. This position is responsible for assisting with food preparation and cooking while ensuring that all meals are prepared in accordance with prescribed menus and dietary guidelines established by the dietitian, including proper portion sizes. The employee maintains clean, sanitary kitchen equipment, utensils, and surrounding work areas at all times and uses kitchen equipment and appliances safely, promptly reporting any maintenance concerns or operational issues to a supervisor.In addition to food preparation and sanitation duties, the Cafeteria Aide provides assistance to individuals assigned to kitchen duties by helping them perform their responsibilities effectively. The position may require acting in the absence of the Cafeteria Supervisor as assigned. Employees are expected to attend initial Burton Center staff orientation sessions, as well as required in-service trainings and workshops, to enhance job performance and maintain compliance with organizational standards.Required Qualifications:SC Driver's LicenseAbility to lift or maneuver up to 50lbsAbility to stand or walk for long periods of timeAbility to pass ServSafe certificationPrior cooking experienceAbility to be adaptive, a team player, and advocate for othersExcellent oral and written communication skillsHow To Apply:Please apply online through Burton Center's website at under Employment Opportunities. Once you have submitted your completed application, an HR representative will reach out to set up an interview if you are a qualified candidate.All newly hired Burton Center staff must complete a mandatory in-person orientation, MedTech, and complete all assigned online training prior to on-the-job training. Orientation is held once a month, over the course of three days, from 9am-5pm.2026 Orientation dates**Please note these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirementsMarch 24th-26th and 31st April 21st-23rd and 30th May 19th-21st and 28th June 2nd-4th and 18th July 14th-16th and 23rd Aug 11th-13th and 20th Sep 8th-10th and 17th Oct 6th-8th and 15th Nov 17th-19th and 25th Dec 1-3 and 22nd