Food Service Worker – School Cafeteria | Monday–Friday

Food Service Worker

Find Your Fit at Falk School!
Falk School | Buffalo, NY

Pay: $19.27 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Position: Full-Time | 10-Month Position | 35 Hours per Week

Falk School is hiring a Food Service Worker to join our team!

If you're looking for a consistent daytime schedule, a supportive team environment, and an opportunity to make a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Whether you have experience in food service, hospitality, school cafeterias, or are looking to begin a new career, we want to learn more about you.

As a Food Service Worker, you'll help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our students while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Apply today and Find Your Fit at Falk School!

Why Falk School?

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students ages 5–21 across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our Food Service team plays an important role in supporting student success by ensuring students receive nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment. You'll work alongside dedicated team members to help keep daily meal service running smoothly while making a positive impact on our school community.

Why Food Service Workers Choose Falk School

✔ Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule

✔ No evening or weekend shifts during the regular school year

✔ 10-month school-year schedule with paid breaks and holidays

✔ 35-hour workweek

✔ Supportive and collaborative team environment

✔ Opportunity to build relationships with students and staff

✔ Hands-on experience in school food service

✔ Opportunities for professional growth and development

✔ Make a meaningful impact on students every day

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily preparation, portioning, and serving of breakfast and lunch

• Follow established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and food service environment

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures

• Assist with dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and general kitchen maintenance

• Receive, organize, and properly store food, supplies, and equipment

• Assist with inventory and restocking food service supplies

• Work collaboratively with food service staff to ensure efficient daily meal service

• Maintain a positive and professional environment when interacting with students and staff

• Follow school policies, procedures, and applicable food service regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous food service, cafeteria, kitchen, or hospitality experience preferred

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe work environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen setting

• Willingness to participate in required training and professional development

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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