7232 Lead Food Service Assistant I - Niagara Elementary

Niagara Elementary School; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Elementary School in Henderson, Kentucky seeks a Lead Food Service Assistant I to manage daily cafeteria operations, lead staff, and ensure safe, nutritious meals for students.

The role requires organizing meals, supervising workers, and maintaining records with a focus on efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Supply proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years Food Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and lead food service operation at an assigned school site; train, assign and provide work direction to assigned personnel.
• Operate and oversee standard cafeteria equipment and processes.
• Estimate food quantities and requisition proper amounts for economical service.
• Maintain records and ensure sanitation and safety practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Train and supervise

Plan and organize

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

7232 Lead Food Service Assistant I - Niagara Elementary

Henderson County Schools Niagara Elementary School - Henderson, Kentucky

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5959055
• Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $14 to $19.15 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, organize and lead food service operation at an assigned school site; train, assign and provide work direction to assigned personnel.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic operations of a school cafeteria.
• Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage.
• Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
• Methods of computing food quantities required by weekly or monthly menus.
• Sanitation and safety practices related to transporting and serving food.
• Principles of nutrition.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and oversee food service operations at an assigned school site.
• Estimate food quantities and requisition proper amounts for economical food service.
• Prepare nutritious and appetizing food in quantity as necessary.
• Operate standard cafeteria equipment and appliances.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift heavy objects.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age, supply proof of a high school diploma or GED and have two years Food Service experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: a physical exam, TB risk assessment, CAN check, drug screen and a state/national criminal background check. This position will be 7 hrs per day, 183 days per year.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required