Food Server at East High School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefit eligible

Job summary

The Sun Prairie Area School District is hiring a part-time Food Service Assistant to prepare and serve meals in the school nutrition program. The role runs 4 hours daily (10 am–2 pm), Monday through Friday, during the school year. This position includes paid time off and is benefit eligible.

Experience in food service is preferred; a high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required. Join our team to support students with safe, nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; two to four months of food service experience or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and cleanly

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods for meals
• Cleans cafeteria and dining areas
• Restocks supplies and assists with inventory
• Follows safety and sanitation standards
• Fills in for cooks and other food service staff as needed
• Communicates with teachers, students, and staff verbally and in writing

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Basic math

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Meat slicer

Steam kettle

Dishwasher

Job description

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.

Date Posted: 10/13/2026

Summary

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.