Food Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $14-$15 Hourly

About Cristo Rey Network
The Cristo Rey Network of 41 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success: students are two times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population.

Who We Are
Cristo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school opened its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. The school is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually, academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college and become the future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large.

Cristo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education.

Who You Are
You are a dynamic, mission-driven team member who is deeply committed to Cristo Rey Orlando's students and the community you serve. You are collaborative and dependable, always willing to pitch in wherever needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly and to support your teammates. You take pride in the details of day-to-day operations, following and helping maintain kitchen systems and procedures, and you know how to spot a small issue before it becomes a bigger one. You communicate clearly and build strong working relationships with school staff, and you understand that a well-run food service operation is truly a partnership. You embrace the mission of Cristo Rey Orlando, and it shows in the consistency and care you bring to your work every day.

This Role
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.

How to Apply
If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is found. This position will ideally start in August 2026.

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.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should apply with the link provided at:

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

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. Please note: Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this role.

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