There's nothing more rewarding than knowing that you play a crucial role in helping kids learn and grow. As part of the Child Nutrition Services team within the Wake County Public School System, you'll love the camaraderie of your team and gratitude of the students. Growth potential, great benefits and incredibly friendly colleagues are all included.

$17.75 - $28.80/hour (for school-based positions)

No nights or weekends

School locations close to your home

Excellent benefits package

Free lunch daily

Find a place on our food services team.

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Melissa, a member of the child nutrition services team and a training specialist.
Melissa Training Specialist, Child Nutrition Services

I love being part of a team that nourishes students so they can concentrate and do better in school. WCPSS understands the needs of their staff and works hard to make sure everyone feels they are important to the team. There is room to learn and grow in all departments. This is not just a job, it is being a part of something wonderful.

Member of the Child Nutrition Services team welcomes students to the café
A nutrition team member getting ready to greet students for lunch.

What you'll love

  • Working with a team of devoted, hardworking food service staff who are committed to providing students with proper nutrition
  • Developing bonds with students who show gratitude for the food and for you
  • Enjoying a great schedule with no nights or weekends
  • Joining a state employer that offers stability and excellent benefits that include paid vacations and holidays plus retirement plans
A team member smiling and holding a tray of food in a cafeteria.

What it's like

  • Café Assistants: You'll start the day preparing, packaging and serving breakfast to students, then repeat the same process for lunch.
  • After lunch, you'll clean up and can finish up the workday in the early afternoon, allowing time to maintain your day-to-day commitments outside of work.
  • Assistant managers and managers: You'll enjoy a varied daily schedule of leading your team, supporting operations and overseeing program administration.
  • Transport and warehouse drivers: You'll load, transport and deliver food and supplies to schools.
An employee of the nutrition team checking on some food in the oven.

What it takes

  • 18+ years old with high school diploma or equivalent
  • Food service experience a plus
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Cafe managers: Completion of our paid Manager Training Program
  • Transporters: Valid driver's license and ability to drive a commercial van
  • Drivers: Valid driver's license and ability to drive a non-CDL box truck

Roles to explore

  • Cafe Assistant

  • Meal Delivery (Transporter)

  • Driver (from Central Warehouse)

  • Assistant Manager

  • Manager Trainee

  • Café Manager