Top 25 School cafeteria Jobs in Leander Tx

District Chef
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC —Georgetown, TX
- $68,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Computer literacy
Private Chef
Eats by ATX —Austin, TX
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Contract
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Hospital Cook - FT Rotating | Round Rock Rehab
PAM Health, LLC —Round Rock, TX
- Full-time
- Hospital
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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11d
Food Service Associate PRN
St. David's Georgetown Hospital —Georgetown, TX
- PRN
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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14d
2026-27 Pre-K Teaching Assistant, Elementary-Northeast
Austin Achieve Public Schools —Austin, TX
- $42,405.28 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
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Food and Nutrition Services
St. David's Surgical Hospital —Austin, TX
- Part-time
- Surgery
- Ob/Gyn
- Entry level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Cafeteria Manager - Round Rock ISD
Aramark —Round Rock, TX
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
School Monitor - IDEA Pflugerville Academy (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools —Pflugerville, TX
- $12 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Food service experience
4d
Hospital Cook - PRN Rotating | Round Rock Rehab
PAM Health, LLC —Round Rock, TX
- PRN
- Hospital
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral program
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Area Supervisor - Round Rock ISD
Aramark —Round Rock, TX
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
Buffet / Food Runner - Heartwood House | Full-time
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa —Austin, TX
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
FAC Educational Aide - LVHS
Lago Vista ISD —Lago Vista, TX
- $445 a month
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Custodian, Day (POOL)
Pflugerville Independent School District —Pflugerville, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Office
- Assembly
Substitute Lunch Coordinator
Hill Country Christian School of Austin —Austin, TX
- Office
- Experience working with children
- Food service experience
Child Nutrition Porter
Austin Achieve Public Schools —Austin, TX
- $15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Food service experience
- Military encouraged
Quick Apply
Temporary Employment | Custodian Day / Night (2026-2027 POOL)
Pflugerville Independent School District —Pflugerville, TX
- $18 an hour
- Temporary
- Classroom
- English
- Office
Buffet / Food Runner - Heartwood House | Part-time
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa —Austin, TX
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
Secondary Special Education Assistant (EA)
NYOS Charter School —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Gabriel's Bartender (FT)
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Serving
- Bar
- Hotel
- Paid holidays
- Referral program
Quick Apply
Temporary Employment , PFISD Student Only (2026-2027 POOL)
Pflugerville Independent School District —Pflugerville, TX
- $18 an hour
- Temporary
- Classroom
- English
- High school diploma or GED

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District Chef

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC -
Georgetown, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,000 - $73,000 a year

Qualifications

Cost management
Food service workstation cleanliness
Budget control
Team leadership
Food service cleaning
High school diploma or GED
Kitchen cost control
Cost analysis

Full Job Description

Bring Flavor to the Frontlines - Become a District Chef in K-12 Food Service! Are you a passionate chef who wants to inspire teams and create meals that truly matter? As a District Chef, you'll design menus, lead culinary training, and elevate school food across an entire region. This role blends creativity with impact, giving you the chance to mentor cooks, shape food programs, and bring bold, nutritious flavors to students every day.

Position Summary

The District Chef plays a critical role in the planning and execution of school meal programs. This includes creating balanced menus, developing recipes, ensuring food safety standards, and training kitchen teams. The position serves as a hands-on leader, helping maintain high culinary standards while supporting operations across multiple schools.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and production records

Create new recipes using commodity and purchased ingredients

Conduct taste tests and chef demonstrations with students and staff

Design cost-effective, appealing, and nutritionally balanced student menus

Enter menus into the nutritional analysis program

Place food and supply orders while monitoring cost control

Train kitchen staff on food safety, HACCP, cooking techniques, and presentation

Collaborate with Cafeteria Managers to ensure meal quality

Follow all local health department and company safety regulations

Supervise and evaluate kitchen team members

Submit reports as assigned and ensure timely compliance

Support other duties as assigned to improve culinary operations

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or related Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

3+ years of experience in kitchen/back-of-house operations

Prior school food service experience strongly desired

Knowledge of budgeting and food cost control required

Strong culinary skills with hands-on leadership experience

Food safety certification (or food handler's card within 2 weeks of hire) required

Must be able to pass a background check, fingerprinting, and MVR audit

Clear, professional communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems

Must be respectful, inclusive, and able to work with diverse communities

Basic cooking and cleaning abilities required

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Must be able to stand for long periods (up to 5 hours)

Regular bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, and moving required

Regularly uses hands and must be able to hear and communicate clearly

Must be able to work a full-time schedule

Typical workweek is 50-60 hours

Moderate noise levels; computer and phone use required

Travel to schools and company meetings may be required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program

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school cafeteria jobs in leander tx

District Chef

Private Chef

Hospital Cook - FT Rotating | Round Rock Rehab

Food Service Associate PRN

2026-27 Pre-K Teaching Assistant, Elementary-Northeast

Food and Nutrition Services

Cafeteria Manager - Round Rock ISD

School Monitor - IDEA Pflugerville Academy (Immediate Opening)

Hospital Cook - PRN Rotating | Round Rock Rehab

Area Supervisor - Round Rock ISD

Buffet / Food Runner - Heartwood House | Full-time

FAC Educational Aide - LVHS

Custodian, Day (POOL)

Substitute Lunch Coordinator

Child Nutrition Porter

Temporary Employment | Custodian Day / Night (2026-2027 POOL)

Buffet / Food Runner - Heartwood House | Part-time

Secondary Special Education Assistant (EA)

Gabriel's Bartender (FT)

Temporary Employment , PFISD Student Only (2026-2027 POOL)

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