Food Service Worker

Role Overview

Chartwells K12 is recruiting immediately for full-time and part-time Food Service Worker roles in the Lamar County School District, Hattiesburg, MS.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is based at Lamar County School District, 17 Pioneer Road East, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The role is onsite, and online applications are the only method accepted. Schedules are available for both full-time and part-time staff, Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with additional details provided during the interview.

What You Will Do

The job centers on preparing, presenting, and serving food to customers. You will support the kitchen and service areas by handling prep tasks, maintaining cleanliness, and following food safety and service standards.

Key Duties

• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables as part of food preparation.
• Measure and weigh ingredients accurately.
• Move pans, kettles, and trays between work areas, ovens, and refrigeration units while following safety guidelines.
• Store food in approved locations using proper wrapping, dating, rotation, and food safety practices.
• Clean work surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperature, and portion control.
• Serve guests in a courteous and efficient manner using the prescribed service process.
• Handle customer issues and pass relevant updates to the supervisor.
• Follow company procedures for service standards, inventory, and cash control.
• Comply with sanitation and safety rules at all times.
• Take on other assigned tasks as needed.

Experience and Job Notes

Prior food service experience is preferred but not mandatory. There is a fixed pay rate of $12.00 per hour. No nights or weekends are required. The employer also offers an internal employee referral bonus. Because the work is in an educational setting, there may be school-break periods such as winter and summer breaks when work is not available; those unpaid periods may be treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, year-round work at a different location may be required during breaks. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. The workplace is drug-free.

Benefits and Perks

Employees may receive paid sick days and holidays, a free shift meal, and access to a 401(k). Full-time and part-time associates may also be eligible for a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto/home coverage. Full-time roles additionally include medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Eligible associates may also receive paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

About the Employer

Chartwells K12 focuses on serving students appealing, healthier meals while building dining programs tailored to school communities. The organization operates across thousands of schools and is backed by broad foodservice, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability experience.

Application and Recruitment Details

A text-based application option is available by sending JOB to 75000 and using requisition ID 1541691. A conversational recruiting assistant may help with the application process. Message frequency may vary, and standard message/data rates may apply. You can opt out by replying STOP or request help by replying HELP. Terms and conditions apply to the text service.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Notice

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers applicants fairly regardless of protected characteristics. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation. The job post notes that the listed responsibilities, skills, and requirements may not be exhaustive and may change based on business needs.