Cafeteria Service Specialist | POS & Meal Prep

Upper Arlington Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,818 - 26,449; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Food Service Worker at Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio. This part-time role involves food preparation, serving, cashiering, and maintaining a clean cafeteria. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and preferably have 1-2 years of related experience. The position offers $17.29 to $19.20 per hour with responsibilities including ensuring student safety and promoting healthy eating. Serving and maintaining cleanliness is crucial in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years of related experience.
• Serve Safe food handlers certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students.
• Foster a positive environment in the cafeteria.
• Assist in food preparation and serving activities.
• Operate the point of sale system.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate clearly

Effective listening skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serve Safe food handlers certification

Tools

Point of Sale system

Calculator

Job description

Food Service Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5694535
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 06, 2026 1:01 PM (UTC)
This job posting is closed

Job Description

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: Food Service Worker
Location:Upper Arlington High School
Time Schedule:3 hr p/day ; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Salary Rate or Ratio: $17.29 - $19.20 p/hour
Reports to: Director of Nutritional Services
Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Part Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description:Plays a crucial role in supporting the preparation and serving of nutritious and appealing meals to students. The role combines various tasks, including food preparation, serving, cashiering, and maintaining a clean and organized cafeteria and kitchen. The FSW will promote healthy eating and support a service-friendly, team, and welcoming environment.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years of related experience
• Serve Safe food handlers certification or the ability to obtain
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of friendly customer service
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels
• Ability to operate a point of sale system and other related computer equipment
• Basic math/bookkeeping skills
• Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Foster and maintain a positive, welcoming, and respectful environment in the cafeteria
• Assist in the preparation of menu items and/or the fruit and vegetable bar
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Fill milk, condiments, fruit/veggie bar, etc., as needed
• Prepare the point of sale system before lunch starts and operate the POS during service
• Ensure the correct identity of the student via name and picture once they enter their ID
• Accurately enter the student's meal selections into the POS
• Handle cash transactions, process meal payments, and provide accurate change per policy. Record all transactions on the POS. Keep cash handling procedures in accordance with district policy.
• Prepare deposit per district policy and procedure.
• Ensure all signs posted accurately reflect the current menu and pricing
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is available at the point of sale system
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., free and reduced lunch students
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Assist the cook if time allows
• Attend meetings and complete online in-services as required
• Help restock a la carte items, fruit/veggies, condiments, silverware etc
• Assist in cleaning, cooking, and serving areas as well as washing and putting away any dishes or pots and pans, following proper cleaning and sanitizing protocols
• Promote good public relations
• Serve as a role model for students by demonstrating positive behavior, attitude, and values
• Engage with students in a positive manner, promoting a healthy attitude towards food and nutrition.
• Are such alternatives to the above essential functions, as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education, appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows district attendance and timesheet/time clock procedures
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Ability to work as a team and assist the department as needed
• Ability to organize and maintain lunch count when point of sale system is not working
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nutritional Service Supervisor
• Serve as a role model for the District.

Equipment Operated:

• Point of sale computer system
• Calculator
• Copy machine
• Pencil and paper
• Other equipment as needed to perform job functions

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
• Occasional interaction with unruly adults and children
• Occasional requirement to travel, i.e., to pick up food or materials
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to loud noises
• Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
• Frequent requirement to stand, walk, talk, hear, see (color vision required), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Frequent excessive standing during the assigned workday
• Frequent repetitive hand motions, e.g., operating point of sale system
• Occasional requirement to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

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