Cafeteria Worker - Full Time or Part Time

Young World Physical Education; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Tipton, Iowa, is seeking a Cafeteria Worker to assist students during mealtime in a school environment. This position involves supervising students, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting with food service duties.

The ideal candidate should have effective communication and organizational skills, with experience in food service being beneficial. The role is part-time, and applicants may contact Brandon Borseth for more information.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
• Successful prior experience as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assist students with food purchases and distribution.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish)

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Job description

Cafeteria Worker - Full Time or Part Time

Tipton Community School District Child Nutrition - Tipton, Iowa

Job ID: 5063018

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 21, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Food Service Aide

Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brandon Borseth
• 400 E 6th St
• Tipton, Iowa 52772
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]