Floating 4-Hour Food Service General Help

Mansfield City Schools; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mansfield City Schools is seeking a 4-Hour General Food Service Help for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves preparing equipment, serving food, and maintaining cleanliness in the cafeteria.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, pass a skills test, and possess effective communication skills. Previous experience in food service is preferred, and a valid Ohio driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must pass basic skills test for General Help.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Prefer experience in school food service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintain sanitary guidelines in food preparation.
• Serve lunch and assist in post-meal clean-up.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures

Ability to stand for four hours or more

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

There is a floating 4‑Hour General Food Service Help position open for Mansfield City Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

Summary

Performs a variety of routine duties in the cafeteria to prepare equipment and foods for service, serve foods, and clean up after meals, following established practices and procedures. Work hours may vary but are typically scheduled from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Must pass basic skills test for General Help (4 to 7 hour positions) and basic math test.
3. One year previous school food service experience in a 2 to 3 hour general help position preferred.
4. One year experience in the operation and care for standardized food service equipment.
5. Knows how to safely operate and care for all standardized food service equipment.
6. Knowledge and understanding of Federal School Lunch and Breakfast Requirements preferred.
7. Knowledge and understanding of Standardized Food Service Weights and Measures preferred.
8. Knows how to properly extend recipes.
9. Has current knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
10. Must be able to stand on feet for four hours or more, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds by himself/herself, and up to approximately 50 pounds with help from another staff member.
11. Effective oral and written communication skills.
12. Must be able to come in early or stay late as needed by the head cook due to unusual circumstances (e.g., temporary meal time changes, absenteeism).
13. As of July 1, 2016, must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Job Objectives

1. To assist in the preparation and serving of attractive, nutritious, and quality meals for students.
2. To promote a healthy and friendly atmosphere in the kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complete duties assigned in an efficient, accurate, neat, and sanitary manner.
2. Follow sound sanitary guidelines and safety procedures in preparation of food and use of equipment.
3. Prepare and set up serving line. Obtain and place dishes, trays, utensils, hot and cold foods, baked goods, beverages, desserts, and condiments.
4. Set up menu board and reflect current menu.
5. Wipe off counters and tables; arrange, re‑arrange and replenish items as needed.
6. Serve lunch and assist in post‑meal clean‑up tasks as assigned or directed. Report defective equipment/supplies and unusual conditions to supervision.
7. Assist in dish room as needed to complete clean‑up of dishes, trays, utensils, and equipment, including dish machine.
8. Assist as needed to expedite flow of work in kitchen and cafeteria, etc.
9. Communicate and cooperate with the Manager of Food Service, Administration, Building Principal, Head Cook, Staff, Students, and Parents to meet the needs of the district.
10. Establish an ongoing self‑improvement program of work habits through in‑service training, and local and state food service meetings.
11. Abide by the Mansfield City Board of Education policies and regulations.
12. Perform other appropriate duties which may be assigned by the Head Cook, Food Service Manager, and/or school administration.

Physical Attributes and Demands

1. Somewhat undesirable working conditions.
2. Exposed to heat, wetness, fumes, odors, and other kitchen elements.
3. Subject to cuts, burns, scalds, etc.
4. Extensive standing for 4 to 7 hours or more each day.
5. Considerable reaching, lifting, bending, stooping, and moving of equipment and supplies of up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with the help of another staff member.

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a moral responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Terms of Employment

Per the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education/Mansfield School Employees Association Negotiated Agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mansfield City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identification or sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.