School Food Service Worker

Crave-It Nutrition is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Server/Prep Cook to join our school food service team at Basis Plano. In this role, you'll support daily kitchen operations through food prep, cooking assistance, and serving students — while also handling our point-of-sale system with speed and accuracy. You'll work alongside the Kitchen Manager and culinary team to ensure every student receives a quality meal, served quickly and correctly. This role is ideal for someone who's comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen, picks up new systems quickly, and takes pride in being dependable, efficient, and friendly under pressure.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Prep & Cooking Support Assist cooks with daily food preparation, including chopping, portioning, assembling, and basic cooking tasks Follow recipes and prep lists accurately and consistently Help maintain a clean, organized, and health-code-compliant kitchen Support opening and closing kitchen procedures Service & Point of Sale Operate the POS system to ring up student and staff meals quickly and accurately Manage meal lines efficiently during high-volume lunch periods, keeping service moving without sacrificing accuracy Troubleshoot basic POS issues and flag any technical problems promptly Maintain accurate transaction records and assist with daily reconciliation as needed Team & Service Standards Work collaboratively with cooks, kitchen leadership, and fellow servers to keep service running smoothly Communicate respectfully and warmly with students, staff, and parents Follow all food safety practices, including proper temperature handling and sanitation Report inventory needs, equipment issues, or service concerns to the Kitchen Manager

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Required Prior experience in a kitchen, food service, or fast‑paced customer service environment Strong comfort with computers and technology — able to learn and operate a POS system quickly and accurately Ability to work efficiently and stay calm during high‑volume rush periods Reliable, punctual, and consistent attendance Ability to pass a comprehensive criminal background check Willingness to complete Safe Environment Training as required by the Diocese Food Handler Certificate (or ability to obtain prior to start date) Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment Preferred Experience in school food service or institutional cooking Prior POS or cash‑handling experience Bilingual in English and Spanish Basic knowledge of food allergies and safe food‑handling protocols

WHO YOU ARE

You're quick on your feet — both in the kitchen and on the register. You pick up new tools and systems fast, stay organized during the lunch rush, and take pride in doing your job well, every single time. You're a team player who shows up on time, helps wherever needed, and treats students and staff with warmth and respect.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive hourly pay based on experience School‑year schedule with potential for summer opportunities Paid training and onboarding through Crave‑It Nutrition Supportive kitchen leadership and team environment Opportunity to grow with a Texas‑based food service company managing 65+ locations Average schedule is 8/9am to 2pm Monday through Friday during the school year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evolving Solution Services