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The School District of Philadelphia

Public school district delivering education citywide

Food Service Worker 3

Full-TimePosted on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and the health and sanitation aspects of food handling and preparation.
  • Ability to learn to use and care for equipment used in food preparation and service.
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, maintain personal cleanliness, and read, write, and count accurately.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, students, and staff.
  • Ability to operate a Compliant Point of Service and Point of Service Computer Terminal and/or roster.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Three years of full-time, paid food service experience performing large-scale cooking using standardized recipes, with all relevant information listed on the attached resume; or completion of one year of full-time paid experience as a Food Service Worker II with the School District of Philadelphia; or completion of the listed college-level coursework at an accredited college or university: Introduction to School Food Service, Principles of Quantity Food Production, Human Resource Management in Food Service Operations, and ServeSafe Sanitation Program.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise a crew of food service workers; determine work assignments, methods, and production goals; and review work in progress.
  • Prepare and cook daily breakfast, lunch, and after-school meals following prescribed menus and standardized recipes.
  • Portion and serve food to children and adults.
  • Order food, produce, and supplies using an automated ordering system; record market quotations and other ordering information; receive deliveries and check delivery slips for accuracy; maintain delivery records and prepare weekly invoice records of orders received; and take monthly inventory of food and supplies while maintaining a perpetual inventory system.
  • Sort and count bills and coins received daily; prepare a daily deposit slip and a weekly cash card listing deposited amounts and amounts on hand.
  • Prepare weekly operations, monthly milk and platter, and time and attendance reports.
  • Clean service or preparation areas as needed.
  • Remove trash from the kitchen area.

About the company

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The School District of Philadelphia

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The School District of Philadelphia provides public education for about 200,000 school-aged children in Philadelphia. It runs and supports the city’s public schools, oversees curriculum and standards, hires teachers and staff, and manages funding and resources to offer programs that connect schools with families and communities. The district implements policies and supports educators through district leadership and school-level administration to create safe, engaging learning environments. Its goal is to ensure all students achieve their full intellectual and social potential, graduate ready to succeed, and view education as a civil right for every child in the city.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Pennsylvania's July 2026 budget adds $157.3 million to Philadelphia schools.
  • May 2026 board approval locked a $4.6 billion operating budget and capital spending.
  • The Northeast facilities plan modernizes 169 schools while funding new construction at Comly.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 asbestos DPA threatens criminal sanctions if compliance slips over five years.
  • August 2026 Kensington asbestos relocation triggered lawsuits and campus disruption before classes.
  • Seventeen school closures for 2027-28 face community backlash and enrollment volatility.

What makes The School District of Philadelphia unique

  • Philadelphia runs 339 buildings and 100,000+ students, enabling citywide scale advantages.
  • Gilbane delivered Northeast Community Propel Academy through a 16-month public-private partnership.
  • The district controls a $1.5 billion capital program through 2032.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Mental Health Support
  • Flexible Work Hours

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