Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Cristo Rey Orlando High School is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Food Service Worker to support daily meal service for students and staff. This role plays a direct part in making sure students are fed well and the kitchen runs smoothly every day. Responsibilities include:

• Food Preparation & Service: Assist with daily meal preparation, portioning, food handling, and serving students and staff during meal times.
• Inventory & Counting: Accurately count and track meals, student service numbers, and food inventory to maintain compliance and proper reporting.
• Operations & Receiving: Handle food deliveries, properly store supplies, and maintain organized kitchen inventory.
• Sanitation & Safety: Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, perform routine cleaning duties, and regularly execute temperature logging to ensure full health code compliance.

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the School Cafeteria Manager.

Required Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The requirements below represent knowledge, skills, and/or ability:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of safe food handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Previous experience in food service, commercial kitchen operations, customer service, or a high-volume food preparation setting.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift items up to 30-50 lbs (such as food crates or heavy pots) continuously throughout a shift, and comfort working in varying kitchen environments (e.g., near ovens, hot steam tables, or walk-in freezers).
• Strong customer service skills with a warm, supportive, and respectful attitude toward students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and maintain punctual attendance.
• Ability to successfully pass standard school background checks.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience working in commercial kitchens, school nutrition programs, catering, or high-volume food service settings.
• Experience working in a school or institutional cafeteria setting.
• ServSafe or other food handler certification.
• Familiarity with operating a commercial kitchen and its equipment.
• Understanding of specialized dietary needs and accommodations.
• Dependable and well organized, with strong communication skills and the willingness to step into a guiding role as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English). Contributes to a positive, inclusive school culture and is dedicated to supporting the school's mission and values.

This is a part time position, up to 20 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $14-$15 based on experience. This role is not eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Cristo Rey Orlando High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment, unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church.