Food Service - 20 Hrs/Wk

Department Of Education Iowa; Iowa; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Food Service Support Staff for the 2025-2026 school year at West Burlington School District. The position requires working 20 hours a week, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, assisting students with food distribution, and ensuring cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills and prior experience in food service roles, especially with children.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and kitchen.
• Help students with food purchases, distribution, and waste disposal.
• Report concerns related to infractions or safety issues.
• May collect, count, and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to maintain confidentiality about students

Confidentiality

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Support Staff / Food Service
• Date Posted: 10/29/2025
• Location: West Burlington School District K-12
• District: West Burlington Independent School District

Description

The West Burlington Independent School District has a food service position open for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is 20 hours/week, 10:00am-2pm.

EEOC

EEOC

Required Information

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed Application

Application Procedure

Apply Online via the school website at www.wbschools.us

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, kitchen, and in other designated locations in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties

• May collect, count, and deposit food services program monies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt