Cafeteria Assistant (5 Hours)

Wayne County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant for the Carver Elementary site. This ten-month, non-exempt classified position supports the Child Nutrition department by assisting with meal service and food preparation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and reports to the Cafeteria Manager. Starting wage is $15.60 per hour, with duties focused on safety, accuracy in meal counts, and maintaining clean facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures for the child nutrition department.
• Assist in the preparation of food.
• Clean and wash dishes/equipment.
• Collect money and ID cards during meals; tabulate lunch counts and collections.
• Participate in training programs.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Perform tasks as requested by the Cafeteria Manager.

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Carver Elementary

Cafeteria Assistant

Wayne County Public Schools

Class:

Classified

Dept:

Child Nutrition

TITLE:

Cafeteria Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree or equivalent.

REPORTS TO:

Cafeteria Manager

JOB GOAL:

To assist in the preparation, sale, and service of food for the food service program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with state and federal regulations relevant to the child nutrition department.
2. Assist in the preparation of food.
3. Clean and wash dishes/equipment.
4. Collect money and ID cards during meals, make reports of lunches and collections, and tabulate paid, free, and reduced price meal counts.
5. Participate in training programs.
6. Keep the area neat and clean.
7. Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Principal or Cafeteria Manager.

Terms of Employment:

Ten-month work year/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade:

Grade 04C: ($15.60 per hour)

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate functional knowledge of basic principles of food cookery.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of food service equipment.
• Ability to be mentally alert and apply knowledge applicable to the job.
• Ability to follow written recipes and instructions.
• Ability to operate dishwasher, food grinder, mixer, meat slicer, range, ovens, refrigerator, and freezer.
• Ability to operate a computer, and a calculator, correctly and accurately, as well as make change rapidly.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 25 pounds of force)