Cafeteria Assistant

The Cafeteria Assistant supports the daily meal service program at Excelsior Prep Charter Schools by assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and helping ensure a safe and efficient cafeteria operation. This position contributes to a positive dining experience for students and staff by following food safety practices, supporting team operations, and providing courteous service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation, portioning, packaging, and serving meals and snacks.

• Set up and replenish serving lines, utensils, condiments, and meal items as needed.

• Serve students and staff in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner.

• Follow established sanitation, safety, and food handling procedures at all times.

• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, serving stations, tables, trays, kitchen tools, and cafeteria equipment.

• Wash dishes, utensils, pans, and other food service items according to established procedures.

• Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing food and supply deliveries.

• Monitor food temperatures and report concerns to the Cafeteria Manager or supervisor.

• Help maintain orderly meal periods and a clean cafeteria environment.

• Support meal counting, simple recordkeeping, and end-of-day cleanup procedures as directed.

• Work cooperatively with cafeteria staff, school staff, and administrators.

• Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous cafeteria or food service experience preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of basic sanitation, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness practices.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work as part of a team.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a school setting and interact appropriately with children and staff.

• Food handler certification preferred or required based on local regulations.

Reports To

Principal / Cafeteria Manager / Director of Operations