Food Service

Benton Community School District; Van Horne (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Community School District in Van Horne, IA is seeking a Food Service Worker for the Middle School/High School building.

You will perform dishwashing, warewashing, serving, basic food prep, and related kitchen tasks. The role requires reading and following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and reporting to the Food Service Director.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. The position covers 180 student days plus prep and continuing education days for staff; schedule may adjust with kitchen needs.

Qualifications

• Certified on an employees medical examination form to be fully qualified in health.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and calculate standardized recipes and have experience and/or knowledge in quantity food preparation.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Duties include dishwashing, warewashing, sanitizing tables, trash disposal, and serving.
• It may include Food prep, Cooking, Baking, and other clean-up duties.
• This position also includes other duties as assigned.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
• JOB GOAL: Prepares or assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of nutritious and attractive foods to students in a safe and cost effective manner that supports the goals of the District.
• FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
• Part Time
• Hourly

Skills

Recipe reading

Food preparation knowledge

Regular attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benton Community School District Benton Community Middle - High School - Van Horne, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Food Service

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5938795
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 24, 2026 3:21 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Benton Community School District has an opening for a Food Service Worker in our Middle School/High School Building.

Questions about this position?

Please contact Mrs. Dawn Morris, Food Service Director

Benton Community School District

Van Horne, IA 52346

319-228-8701 Ext. 1119

[e-mail]

Middle School/High School Food Service Worker

School Year 2026-2027

Starting Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour

Days: 180 Studentdays with additional days for kitchen set-up prior to first student day and required continuing education.

The employee is required to report to work at normal time during late starts, but will not work on unexpected school closure days (snow days).

These hours are subject to change with the needs of the kitchen. Hours will be determined by the Director and/or the Kitchen Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties include dishwashing, warewashing, sanitizing tables, trash disposal, and serving. It may include Food prep, Cooking, Baking, and other clean-up duties. This position also includes other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

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

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

JOB GOAL: Prepares or assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of nutritious and attractive foods to students in a safe and cost effective manner that supports the goals of the District.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Part Time

Hourly

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Certified on an employees medical examination form to be fully qualified in health.
• 2. High school diploma or GED.
• 3. Must be able to read and calculate standardized recipes and have experience and/or knowledge in quantity food preparation.
• 4. Regular attendance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Follow oral or written directions.
• 2. Effectively and efficient operation of cash register.
• 3. Assist with serving and clean up of all equipment such as stoves, refrigerators, pots, pans, and satellite equipment.
• 4. Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• 5. Help in any areas when needed. May use all equipment.
• 6. Assist manager in proper handling, storage, and rotation of foods.
• 7. Notify manager when supplies are needed or when equipment needs maintenance or repair.
• 8. Maintain records as needed in an organized manner.
• 11. Perform all other related food service duties as directed.
• 12. Required to handle chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Must be able to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time under conditions of extreme temperatures.
• 2. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 53 pounds efficiently on a regular basis.
• 3. Must have manual dexterity to operate and handle equipment related to all aspects of general food preparation in a way that ensures safety while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, talk or hear, taste or smell, walk and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate tools or controls.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 1. Commercial kitchen setting including (hard) surface floors and extreme temperatures ranging from 50 degrees to 98 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment is quiet/moderately loud/loud.
• 2. Employee must wear uniform and appropriate hair restraints (approved by Food Service Director and/or state/county authority) at all times in food preparation and dining areas.
• 3. Must have ability to tolerate chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days of service as specified in contract language. Salary established by the Board.

• A signed copy of this job description should be placed in the employee's personnel file.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated per contract language.

It is the policy of the Benton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, age (for employment), color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status (for programs), socioeconomic status (for programs), disability, religion, or creed in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Anna Selk, Equity Coordinator, P.O. Box 70, Van Horne, IA 52346; phone number: 319/228-8701; or email: [e-mail].

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Contact Information

• Melisa Venneman
• 304 1st Street
• Van Horne, Iowa 52346
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]