Food Server at East High School

Sun Prairie Area School District; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

The Sun Prairie Area School District is hiring a part‑time Food Service Helper to support the school meals program. The 4‑hour shift is 10 am–2 pm, Monday–Friday, during the school year.

Starting wage is $18.40+ per hour, based on experience, with paid time off and benefits eligibility. Responsibilities include preparing foods, serving meals, cleaning the cafeteria and kitchen, restocking supplies, and assisting cooks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 2–4 months food service experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods for meals.
• Cleans tables in cafeteria.
• Orders supplies for dish room; assists with end of year inventory.
• Fills in for cook and other food service personnel as required.
• Restocks food and other items as required.
• Follows safety and sanitation standards; cleans and sanitizes food prep areas; washes dishes and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of School Nutrition Program

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat slicer

Steam kettle

Steamer

Mixer

Microwave

Dishwasher

Oven

Job description

Date Posted: 10/13/2026

STARTING WAGE: $18.40+ per hour (based on experience)

This position is part time, 4 hours per day (10 am - 2 pm), Monday through Friday, during the school year. See attached work calendar for exact work dates. This position comes with paid time off and is benefit eligible.

Summary The purpose of this position is to provide assistance in preparing and serving food for school meals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares foods for meals
• Cleans tables in cafeteria
• Orders supplies for dish room; puts away supplies. Assists with end of year inventory
• Fills in for cook and other food service personnel as required
• Restocks food and other items as required
• Follows safety and sanitation standards. Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas; washes dishes, pots and pans, utensils, counters, tables, sinks, equipment, coolers, etc., puts away dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of School Nutrition Program

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions High school graduate with two to four months food service experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of food preparation equipment and appliances, including meat slicer, steam kettle, steamer, mixer, microwave, convection and conventional ovens, dishwasher, coffee pot, steam table, etc.
• Ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must have current physical on file with the District Office certifying applicant is able to meet all job qualifications

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and/or prepare a variety of documents, including menus, menu explanation sheets, recipes and food buying guides, sanitation regulations, catering and lunch orders, delivery receipts, equipment manuals, production sheets, meal pattern requirements, time cards, etc.
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents including product use lists, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, school nutrition personnel, administrators, custodians, delivery personnel, repair persons, and others verbally and in writing
• Ability to use and interpret food service terminology
• Ability to work effectively in a kitchen environment

The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 2:32:08 PM CST.

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