Food Service Worker

Overview

We are looking to fill immediate openings for full-time and part-time Food Service Worker roles supporting school dining operations in LaGrange, Georgia. The work is based at Troup County School Nutrition, and the role involves serving across one of seventeen school cafeterias in the district. Applications are accepted online only.

Schedule and Pay

Shift patterns are available for both full-time and part-time hires, with days that may differ. Typical hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, though additional details will be shared during the interview. This role pays a fixed rate of $13.00 per hour.

Role Summary

This position focuses on preparing, presenting, and serving food while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and customer service in a school cafeteria setting.

Key Duties

• Handle basic prep tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Measure ingredients accurately using proper weighing and measuring methods.
• Move food pans, kettles, and trays safely between workstations, ovens/stoves, and refrigerators.
• Store ingredients and prepared food in the correct locations while following wrapping, dating, rotation, and food safety procedures.
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Set out supplies, utensils, and portable equipment as needed.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to approved recipes, production standards, portion sizes, and temperature requirements.
• Provide courteous and efficient service to students and other customers.
• Address customer concerns and pass relevant issues to a supervisor.
• Follow company procedures for service standards, inventory control, and cash handling.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation and safety rules.
• Take on additional duties when assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Previous food service experience is preferred but not mandatory. The role may require working in one of the seventeen school cafeterias in Troup County. Because this is an educational facility, there may be unpaid periods during breaks such as winter or summer if food service demand drops or stops. In some cases, you may be asked to work year-round, possibly at a different site during break periods, depending on business needs. Some positions may also require Florida Level 2 background screening. The workplace is drug-free.

Benefits

Associates in both full-time and part-time roles may receive retirement coverage, an associate shopping program, wellness programs, a discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and an auto/home program. Full-time associates are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in line with federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Information

An internal employee referral bonus is available. The recruiting process includes a text-message application option by sending JOB to 75000 and referencing requisition ID 1542407. Message frequency may vary, and standard message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance. Terms and conditions apply to the conversational recruiting assistant used for this application process.

About the Organization

Chartwells K12 is focused on helping students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier by serving food they enjoy and building custom dining programs. With a large presence across thousands of schools and a strong base of foodservice, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability expertise, the organization supports school dining programs with a student-centered approach.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer evaluates applicants and associates fairly based on qualifications, achievements, and experience, without discrimination on protected characteristics. Candidates must be able to perform the essential duties of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Notice

This posting is subject to change based on business needs. It is not an exhaustive list of every responsibility, skill, task, or requirement connected to the position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.