Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Milford School District is seeking a reliable, student-centered Food Service Worker I to support daily cafeteria operations, including food preparation, serving, sanitation, and point-of-sale tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with recipes and safety guidelines.
• Operate point-of-sale system; record meals and maintain student/staff lunch accounts.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen, serving areas, and equipment.
• Set up and break down serving stations; assist with daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Follow food safety requirements, including allergen awareness and label review.
• Accurately portion ingredients and complete production records.
• Maintain positive customer service for students, staff, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional catering support.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Some knowledge of proper methods of serving food and the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen appliances
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliances
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and write English

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of food preparation experience (large-scale preferred).
• Ability to read menus, recipes, and instructions; basic math competency.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced environment.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:

None required

WORK SCHEDULE: School Year

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt