Dining Services Technician (3.5 Hours) at Meadows Elementary

Centennial-Sd-28j; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Centennial School District 28J is seeking a Dining Services Technician at Meadows Elementary in Portland for a part-time schedule from 11:00am to 2:30pm. The position runs 191 days annually with a salary range of $20.46 to $25.92 per hour. Start date is October 1, 2026, or when filled.

The role supports basic food preparation, meal service, and clean-up in a school cafeteria, with responsibilities including cashier duties and inventory tasks. Apply by Sept 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and serving in a school or similar setting.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwasher and maintain clean food service areas.
• Prepare condiments, salads, fruit cups, and basic sauces.
• Serve meals to students and manage cash/meal counts.
• Store leftovers and restock items.
• Inventory and manage vending machines' money.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Sanitation

Lifting 50 lb

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dining Services Technician (3.5 Hours) at Meadows Elementary

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This job is also posted in Centennial School District 28J

Job Details

Job ID: 5934843
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION: Dining Services Technician

LOCATION: MeadowsElementary

HOURS: 11:00am - 2:30pm (3.5 Hours)

DAYS: 191 Days Annually; August - July (will be prorated based on start date)

SALARY: $20.46 - $25.92 Per Hour (Range A)

START DATE: October 1, 2026, or when filled

APPLICATION DEADLINE: For best consideration, please apply by September 25, 2026

Job Purpose Statement/s: The position of Dining Services Technician is an entry-level position in Dining Services and assists with basic food preparation, set-up, meal service, and clean-up of a school cafeteria kitchen and food service areas.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate dishwasher; put away dishes, trays, and silverware; wash pots, pans, and other food preparation equipment; clean food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces.

• Prepare condiments; open canned fruits and prepare fruit cups; make salads; slice fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, and vegetables; prepare basic sauces from recipes; prepare cold sandwiches; assist in setting up steam table; transport food in hot and cold food carts.

• Serve meals to students from an ala carte or complete meal food service line; serve as a cashier at a food service line, taking cash and meal tickets and keeping student lunch count records.

• Place leftover foods in cooler or freezer; restock food items.

• Inventory and fill vending machines and collect and account for monies from vending machines.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Prior related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.

• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including students. Must be methodical, well organized and able to multi-task.

Knowledge of Basic math, sanitation principles applicable to preparation and serving; and the cleaning of kitchen equipment, trays and utensils, and food eating areas; basic food preparation techniques; basic food preparation equipment; and safe work practices.

Ability to perform cleaning functions in an efficient and timely manner, learn to operate industrial dishwasher, mixers, ovens, and other related school cafeteria equipment, learn proper techniques for preparing school lunch meals and controlling individual serving proportions, learn to operate a cash register, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation. Ability to transfer up to 50 lb. containers to/from carts, dolly, etc.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Sufficient education to read and comprehend written instructions related to basic food preparation and the operation of kitchen equipment; and to make basic arithmetic calculations.

Licenses, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Other: Appropriate Food Handler Permit is required.

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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $20.46 to $25.92 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kimberly Burns, Director of Dining Services
• Dining Services
• Email: [e-mail]