Food Service Worker I

Position Type:Food Service/Food Service IDate Posted:12/10/2025Location:District WideSUMMARY 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 appliancesSome knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies and appliancesAbility to follow simple oral and written instructionsAbility to read and write EnglishMINIMUM 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 requiredWORK SCHEDULE: School YearFSLA Status: Non-Exempt