Food Service Associate

Salary Range: 16.5 to 21 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

💛 What You’ll Do

Want a job where you actually make a difference?

As a BrightBee Food Service Associate, you’ll support students in local schools—working to support their nutrition in the cafeteria. BrightBee recruits candidates (that's you!) to support local schools and nonprofits. You will use our BrightBee app to claim assignments at schools/non-profits in your area and get paid a week later. Our goal is simple: help schools succeed and give workers the tools they need to grow in their careers.

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📅  Schedule

• Work 5 days per week
• Typical Shifts
  • Cafeteria Support
    • 9-2p
    • 11a-2p
• Pick up assignments that match your schedule
• Great as a side hustle or consistent weekly income

👉 If you want to make a meaningful impact—this is it.

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🎯 What You’ll Be Doing in West Cleveland Hive

What is a "Hive?"

A hive is a geographical region of multiple school districts and sites that you (as a Bee) will be able to claim assignments at. These assignments could be as short as a single day or as long as multiple week/months. You should be willing/able to commute to various school sites in West Cleveland area to be considered.

What Type of Work is Available?

We’re recruiting food service associates for Lakewood City Schools to support school operations. Please note that these roles are structured as 1099 independent contractor positions.

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Who You Are

• You are comfortable claiming assignments/being available for multiple schools 
• You have reliable transportation to get to schools in your area
• You’re dependable, consistent, and show up ready to work
• You’re comfortable with physical work and being on your feet
• You take pride in creating clean, safe spaces for students

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🚀 Who This Is Perfect For

• You enjoy working with or around kids or teens
• You’re patient, reliable, and positive
• You’re looking for consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)

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🔐 Before You Start

To keep students safe, you’ll need to:

• Undergo a background check
• Follow safety and reporting guidelines

👉 Don’t stress—we guide you through every step.

PLEASE NOTE: Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate, as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position.  Requirements vary by state, but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training.  The average cost of completing clearance in Ohio for this role $95.

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🌟 Why BrightBee?

We connect great people with schools that need them—fast.

• Consistent, app-based work
• Support every step of the way
• Opportunities to grow your experience
• Be part of something bigger—supporting your community

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📲 Ready to Get Started?

Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:

• 1 phone interview
• 1 video interview
• 1 virtual orientation (live over Zoom)
• Ohio clearance process

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📌 Good to Know

BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements.

Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, Live Scan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. 

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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