Food Service

Benton Community School Corporation; Van Horne (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Benton Community School District is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for the Middle School/High School building to support meals for students. The position starts at $19.00 per hour and runs for 180 student days, with prep and training requirements.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, warewashing, serving and basic food preparation, with emphasis on safety, sanitation and cost awareness. Prior school kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Follow directions and operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Dishwashing, warewashing, serving and sanitation duties.
• Assist with food prep, cooking, baking and cleanup as needed.
• Maintain records and report supply needs to the supervisor.

Skills

Reading recipes and quantities

Regular attendance

Experience in quantity food prep

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benton Community School District - Food Service Worker (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]

Job Description

Middle School/High School Food Service Worker

School Year

2026-2027

Starting Rate of Pay

$19.00 /hour

Days

180 Student days 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. The employee will prepare or assist 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.

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

• 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.

Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time under conditions of extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 53 pounds efficiently on a regular basis.
• 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Equipment

Uses standard computers, email, internet, etc...

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Works in standard office and school building environments. Kitchen can pose very warm, humid, or cold conditions.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Experience

Successful prior experience preferred but not required

Work Environment: Can be warm or cold, must be able to adapt

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.