Food Service Worker

Role overview

Chartwells K12 is looking to add full-time and part-time Food Service Workers in Avon, Mississippi. The role is based at Western Line, 102 Maddox Road, Avon, MS 38723, and applications are accepted online only.

Schedule

This opening offers both full-time and part-time shifts, with work scheduled Monday through Friday. Hours can change depending on operational needs, and additional details will be shared during the interview.

Compensation

The position pays a fixed wage of $12.50 per hour.

What the job involves

The Food Service Worker helps prepare, present, and serve meals. The work includes basic food prep, handling supplies and equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting food safety and service standards.

Key duties

• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables as part of prep work.
• Measure ingredients accurately for production.
• Move pans, kettles, and trays between stations, ovens, and refrigerators while following safety rules.
• Store food correctly and follow wrapping, dating, rotation, and food-safety procedures.
• Keep work areas, tools, and utensils clean.
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment as needed.
• Use approved recipes and production guidelines to maintain quality, portion control, and proper serving temperatures.
• Serve guests politely and efficiently using the required service steps.
• Address customer issues and pass relevant information to the supervisor.
• Follow company rules for service standards, inventory handling, and cash control.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance at all times.
• Complete other assigned tasks as needed.

Experience and hiring preference

Prior food service experience is preferred, but it is not mandatory.

Benefits

Associates in both full-time and part-time roles may receive retirement coverage, an associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, a discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and optional benefits such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and an auto/home program. Full-time associates also receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

Additional information

Employees may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in line with applicable federal, state, and local law. For roles in Washington State, Maryland, or positions performed remotely, paid time off details are available in the wage transparency document referenced by the employer.

Because this role is in an educational facility, there may be periods when no work is available, such as winter or summer breaks when meal service needs decline or stop. Those periods may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, possibly at another location during break periods. Business needs can change from year to year.

Certain roles may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

The company maintains a drug-free workplace.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants fairly regardless of protected characteristics. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The posting also notes that the listed duties, skills, and requirements may change based on business necessity.

Internal employee referral bonus is available.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Text-based application support is available by messaging JOB to 75000 and using requisition ID 1546205. Standard message and data rates may apply, and message frequency can vary. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance.

The recruiting assistant referenced in the posting is provided by Compass Group.

About the company

Chartwells K12 focuses on helping students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier by serving food they enjoy and creating customized dining programs. The organization serves schools across the country and brings experience in food service, education, operations, culinary work, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability.