There's nothing more rewarding than knowing that you can 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.

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$17 - $20 /hour (varies by position)

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No nights or weekends

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School locations close to your home

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Excellent benefits package

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Free lunch daily

Find a place on our food services team.

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Melissa, part of the Child Nutrition Services team at Wake County Public School System

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
Member of the Child Nutrition Services team welcomes students to the café

What you'll love

  • Working with a team of devoted, hardworking food service staff who are committed to providing students with proper nutrition
  • Having conversations and 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
CNS manager serves pastries at Wake County Public School System

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 supplied to schools.
Café assistant prepares food at Wake County Public School System

What it takes

  • 18+ years old with high school diploma or equivalent
  • Food service experience a plus
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Café 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

  • Café Assistant

  • Meal Delivery (Transporter)

  • Driver (from Central Warehouse)

  • Assistant Manager

  • Manager Trainee

  • Café Manager