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MMI Hotel Group

Grill Cook / Food Service Worker

Clinton, MS · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked grill station throughout the shift. * Assist with serving customers on the cafeteria line as needed. * Support other kitchen areas when necessary.

MMI Hotel Group

Grill Cook

Clinton, MS · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked grill station throughout the shift. * Assist with serving customers on the cafeteria line as needed. * Support other kitchen areas when necessary.

MMI Hotel Group

Cashier/ Food Service Worker

Clinton, MS · On-site

$12.25 - $14.75/hr

Support: Assist with restocking items and supporting other cafeteria staff as needed. Zest Culinary Services is a company steeped deep in southern hospitality. Please apply today if you are ...

Hinds County Human Resource Agency

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Cook ( )

Jackson, MS · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

This position is responsible for the full range of kitchen duties normally encountered in a small cafeteria or institutional kitchen. Duties include directing the activities of Cook Assistants and ...

TechSource Solutions Inc

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Managed IT Services Technician

Madison, MS · On-site

$40K - $90K/yr

... * Assist with cybersecurity best practices including endpoint protection, MFA, email security ... Paid time off and holidays * 401(k) with company match * 125 Cafeteria Plan that includes

Brandon NRC LLC

LPN

Brandon, MS · On-site

$19.75 - $26.75/hr

... a cafeteria plan, and more. We also make it easy to apply! If we have your attention, please ... Your excellent collaboration assists in the oversight of CNAs. With effective communication, you ...

Piccadilly

Potwasher

Jackson, MS

$14 - $17/hr

Good verbal communication and hearing ability and interpersonal skills are required to assist team ... Piccadilly Cafeteria first opened in 1932 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Twelve years later, a budding ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Raymond, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

Raymond, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

Raymond, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Chartwells K12

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

Raymond, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

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How much do cafeteria assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for cafeteria assistant in Jackson, MS is $14.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $15.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cafeteria assistant?

Cafeteria assistants are staff members who help with the daily operations of a cafeteria, typically in schools, hospitals, or corporate settings. Their duties often include preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas, stocking supplies, and assisting customers or students during meal times. They may also handle cash registers and ensure that health and safety standards are met. Cafeteria assistants play a key role in providing nutritious meals and a welcoming environment for diners.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cafeteria assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cafeteria Assistant, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and adherence to hygiene regulations are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help you stand out in this environment. These skills ensure efficient service, maintain food safety standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience for customers.

What are some common challenges faced by cafeteria assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Cafeteria Assistants often face challenges such as working in fast-paced environments during peak meal times, maintaining cleanliness standards, and handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and teamwork are key to overcoming these challenges. Staying organized and following food safety protocols also help ensure a smooth workflow and a positive dining experience for customers and staff.

What is the difference between Cafeteria Assistant vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectCafeteria AssistantKitchen Assistant
Primary RoleAssists in food service, manages cafeteria areas, helps serve mealsSupports food prep, cleaning, and basic kitchen tasks
Work EnvironmentSchool or institutional cafeterias, dining areasCommercial or institutional kitchens
Required CertificationsFood safety, hygiene training often preferredFood safety, hygiene training often required
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, hospitals, workplacesRestaurants, schools, catering services

While both roles involve food service and require food safety knowledge, Cafeteria Assistants primarily focus on serving and managing dining areas, whereas Kitchen Assistants support food preparation and kitchen operations. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and environment.

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Infographic showing various Cafeteria Assistant job openings in Jackson, MS as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $30,133 per year, or $14.5 per hour.

Cafeteria Manager (26-27 SY)

Rankin County School District

Brandon, MS • On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Rankin County School District rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 641 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Cafeteria/Cafeteria Manager
Date Posted:
4/27/2026
Location:
Pisgah High School
Date Available:
07/20/2026
Job title:
Cafeteria Manager
Reports to:
Director of Child Nutrition
Receives guidance from:
Director, District Administration and Support Staff, Assistant Superintendent
Overtime status:
Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job purpose:
In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Cafeteria Manager is to assume the responsibilities and duties designated by the Director of Child Nutrition and performs duties such as safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, serving of food, cashiering and record keeping as required, and other related work as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Coordinate food service with school activities
  • Strive for good public relations with customers, co-workers, principal, school staff, supervisors and community
  • Cooperate with principal, faculty, students and staff to make the food service program an integral part of the total school program
  • Endeavor to increase participation in school food service
  • Strive to improve the food service program
  • Arrange, plan, prepare and serve meals followed prescribed guidelines
  • Train, supervise, evaluate each employee on the staff
  • Provide leadership and goals for the staff
  • Train the assistant manager
  • Provide orientation and training to new employees
  • Provide ongoing on the job training to staff in efficient operational practices
  • Prepare and post a master daily work schedule
  • Demonstrate use and care of all equipment. Check and record temperatures for alternative school refrigeration equipment during the school week (coolers, freezers, milk boxes, etc.)
  • Receive and verify deliveries and designate area for proper storage
  • Accept entire responsibility for storeroom, holding the only key
  • Inspect all areas of the kitchen before dismissing the staff
  • Prepare orders (food, supplies, equipment) according to schedule and submit to Child Nutrition Office. If choices are used, plan, order and report two weeks in advance
  • Be the first in the kitchen and the last out each day. Managers may not permit janitors or other employees to perform this function except with special permission
  • Operate the food service program efficiently, taking necessary steps to ensure a reasonable plate cost and meals per man hour within the guidelines
  • Supervise the counting and rolling of all monies. Manager makes the deposit daily
  • Read, react, take appropriate action regarding and inform staff of pertinent information such as time sheets, sick leave and jury duty data
  • Prepare accurate records and submit them to the proper authorities at the designated time (menu book, inventory forms, daily record sheets, bank deposits and others as required)
  • Notify the principal and Child Nutrition Supervisor of manger's absences
  • Request approval from Supervisor when deviating from policy
  • Attend and participate in all monthly manager's in-service meetings
  • Be responsible for interviewing and recommending new employees and substitutes to principal and Child Nutrition Supervisor
  • Perform related work as required by the Office of Child Nutrition
  • During school vacation times and summer months, check the temperature of refrigerated units every other day and record on temperature chart. If temperatures reach the danger zone, notify the Child Nutrition Office immediately
  • Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees
  • Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with literature, new research findings, for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences, and to maintain any credits and/or continued education for maintenance of licensure/qualifications required for the position
  • Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
  • Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Regular, dependable, punctual, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
  • Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
  • Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct

Qualifications:
  • Education Level: High school diploma or GED
  • Certification: State Department of Education manager certification
  • Other Requirements: any additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Rankin County Board of Education
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Rankin County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.

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